Which of the following is correct about the history of corporations?

A) In the late 18th century,general incorporation statutes emerged in the United States.
B) From the 18th century onward,France started giving privileges of incorporation to mercantile ventures.
C) Early American corporations received special privileges from state legislatures.
D) In England,the corporate form was used extensively after the 16th century.

Incorporation Statutes

Laws that govern the formation, operation, and dissolution of corporations.

Special Privileges

Rights or advantages granted to specific individuals or groups, often at the expense or exclusion of others, typically in legal, political, or social contexts.

State Legislatures

The legislative bodies in each of the states within the United States, responsible for making, amending, and repealing state laws.