<span>the effect would be that Colonies were becoming important so that nations didn't have to rely on other countries for raw materials.
Mercantilism is the belief that stated a nation could achieve superiority among other nations simply by excelling in trades. This belief make the colonies improve their own trading capacity so they could accumulate more power compared to other nations.</span>
The rise of the public sphere and public opinion.
The growth of a print culture and literary market - newspapers etc, the multiplier effect.
The rise of coffee houses, clubs, social gatherings. The voice of the street
The breakdown of absolutist politics.
O would say c but im not 100%
