“If the might and eminence of a country consist in its surplus of gold, silver, and all other things necessary or convenient for its subsistence, derived, so far as possible, from its own resources, without dependence upon other countries, and in the proper fostering, use, and application of these, then it follows that a general national economy…should consider how such a surplus, fostering, and enjoyment can be brought about, without dependence upon others, or where this is not feasible in every respect, with as little dependence as possible upon foreign countries, and sparing use of the country's own cash.” --Philipp W. von Hornick, lawyer and Austrian official, “Austria Over All If She Only Will,” 1684
“If the might and eminence of a country consist in its surplus of gold, silver, and all other things necessary or convenient for its subsistence, derived, so far as possible, from its own resources, without dependence upon other countries, and in the proper fostering, use, and application of these, then it follows that a general national economy…should consider how such a surplus, fostering, and enjoyment can be brought about, without dependence upon others, or where this is not feasible in every respect, with as little dependence as possible upon foreign countries, and sparing use of the country's own cash.”
--Philipp W. von Hornick, lawyer and Austrian official, “Austria Over All If She Only Will,” 1684

“If the might and eminence of a country consist in its surplus of gold, silver, and all other things necessary or convenient for its subsistence, derived, so far as possible, from its own resources, without dependence upon other countries, and in the proper fostering, use, and application of these, then it follows that a general national economy…should consider how such a surplus, fostering, and enjoyment can be brought about, without dependence upon others, or where this is not feasible in every respect, with as little dependence as possible upon foreign countries, and sparing use of the country's own cash.”
--Philipp W. von Hornick, lawyer and Austrian official, “Austria Over All If She Only Will,” 1684
Which of the following developments most likely prompted the perspective in the passage?
the revival of Greek and Roman humanist ideals
development of advanced military technology and tactics
acquisition of colonies by European powers
the Habsburg’s loss of status after the Peace of Westphalia