Why do countries join together in trade blocs? A. to protect member countries from foreign competition
B. to encourage free trade between member countries
C. to create strong trade barriers for member countries
D. to help member countries remain economically independent

Question 16 of 27 1 point which statement best describes the mid-atlantic colonies of pennsylvania and new york? o a. policies of religious freedom attracted a diverse range of settlers. o b. they developed an economy based around slave labor. o c. nearly all of their settlers came from the same religious background. o d. conditions in these colonies were not well suited for small farmers