Yes it is absolutely true that Mercantilism stressed the importance of colonies as sources of raw materials and markets for manufactured goods made in the mother country. This was a theory that was favored by the Europeans during the 17th and the 18th centuries. The existence of the colonies also depended on the acceptance of this theory during that time.<span />
I believe the answer is "C".
Can you be a bit more specific? I might be able to help you if you be a little more specific.
Answer:
3rd option
Explanation:
"An informal deal was struck to resolve the dispute: the Compromise of 1877, which awarded all 20 electoral votes to Hayes; in return for the Democrats' acquiescence to Hayes' election, the Republicans agreed to withdraw federal troops from the South, ending Reconstruction."