Which of these statements would be supported by a country practicing mercantilism? select all that apply. a)colonies should manufacture goods to send back to the mother country. b)a country should export more goods than it imports. c)a country should try to gain as much gold and silver as possible. d)colonists should be free to trade with any merchant who can give them the best price. e)countries need colonies to supply raw materials for industry. the answer is b c and e