That sounds like a citizen to me
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b. To ensure that trade generated taxes for the Crown.
English financial approach was mercantilist in nature. The British Parliament established such instruments as protectionist exchange hindrances, legislative controls, and sponsorships to household ventures to augment British funds to the detriment of pioneer regions and other European royal forces.
I can tell you who invented them: Benjamin Franklin. And, while he wasn't president, he is on the $100 bill. It did happen during the time period Declaration of Independence, which he signed.