Question

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

Options:

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

( ) The American Revolution ended mercantilism in the United States.

( ) The American Revolution ended the monarchy in the United States.

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

Answer 1

(X) The American Revolution ended mercantilism in the United States.

Explanation: Politically independent colonies were no longer tied to British mercantile laws that restricted trade and manufacturing, allowing the new nation to pursue more open economic policies and develop its own trade relationships.