When general incorporation statutes first emerged in the United States,they permitted incorporation only for limited purposes that:

A) benefited the public.
B) protected the public.
C) created revenue.
D) generated more taxes.

General Incorporation Statutes

Laws that provide the procedures and regulations for forming a corporation.

Benefited The Public

Actions or policies that have a positive impact on society or the community at large.

Limited Purposes

Activities or objectives that are restricted in scope or extent, often specified in legal documents or contracts.