Just because I’m not sure what is the answer just trying to get these points
The correct option is BRITAIN DID NOT WANT TRADE WITH COLONIES TO ENRICH ITS COMPETITORS.
Mercantilism is a form of economy policy which was designed to maximize the trade status of Britain and ultimately to increase the wealth of the nation. The policy encourage exporting of goods but discourages importing. Also, the policy forbid the colonies from trading with other nations.
Explanation:
To give up to the control or influence of another person
I have not because you have to be strong in what you believe in you can’t let somebody else sway the way YOU think about whatever it is you think about