Mercantilism is an economic theory stating that colonies should
a. build independent economies.
b. trade with many other nations.
c. mainly benefit the founding country.
d, not be burdened with taxes.

c.mainly benefit the founding country.

Explanation:

Mercantilism was a medieval philosophy that developed during the colonizing era to best suit the economic interest of the mother country. It limits the resources and trade relations of a colony and the main purpose of the colonized nation is to provide wealth to the mother country. It ensured that the economy of a colony is control and channelize in such a way to make maxim profit for the Mother country.

c.mainly benefit the founding country.

Explanation:

Mercantilism was a medieval philosophy that developed during the colonizing era to best suit the economic interest of the mother country. It limits the resources and trade relations of a colony and the main purpose of the colonized nation is to provide wealth to the mother country. It ensured that the economy of a colony is control and channelize in such a way to make maxim profit for the Mother country.

they wanted the u.s. to fight on the side of the central powers.