Which statement best summarizes the views of France's finance minister, Colbert?
A)He believed the colonists should be treated the same as the citizens of France.
B)Colbert embraced an economic policy of mercantilism.
C)He did not think it was necessary to supply the colonists with military protection.
D)Colbert did not think that Canada would play a major role in revitalizing the French economy.

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Colbert was a strong proponent of mercantilism, an economic theory that emphasizes the role of the state in managing the economy, particularly in terms of maximizing exports and minimizing imports to increase national wealth.

Which Statement Best Summarizes the Views of France's Finance Minister