Question

Which statement explains an economic impact of the American Revolution? (1 point)

Responses:

The American Revolution ended mercantilism in the United States.

The American Revolution caused the Anglican Church to lose members and change its name.

The American Revolution ended the monarchy in the United States.

The American Revolution led to the rise of the “common citizen.”

Answer 1

The American Revolution ended mercantilism in the United States.

Explanation: Mercantilism was an economic system of British control over colonial trade and resources; independence removed those restrictions and allowed the U.S. to set its own trade policies and pursue broader markets.