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What is Mercantilism?
The economic theory that all parts of a nation's or empire's economy should be coordinated for the good of the whole state/empire; colonial economic welfare should be subordinated to that of the imperial power.
What were the Navigation Acts?
Laws that governed trade between England and its colonies, requiring colonists to ship certain products exclusively to England.
What was the Iroquois League?
A confederation of five Indian nations centered around the Mohawk Valley who were active in the fur trade.
Who led Bacon's Rebellion?
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What was the Pueblo Revolt of 1680?
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What were Enumerated Commodities?
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What are mestizos?
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Study Notes
Mercantilism
- Economic theory prioritizing state or empire's interests over colonial welfare.
- British embraced mercantilism, leading to colonial opposition as colonists felt exploited for imperial benefits.
Navigation Acts
- Laws regulating trade between England and its colonies.
- Colonists mandated to ship specific goods solely to England, fostering resentment due to restrictions on trading with other nations.
Iroquois League
- Confederation consisting of five Native American nations located in the Mohawk Valley.
- Played a significant role in the fur trade and maintained a degree of political and military cohesion.
Bacon's Rebellion
- Led by Nathaniel Bacon, involving backcountry farmers against Native Americans to acquire land.
- Highlighted tensions between settlers and indigenous populations, as well as social stratification among colonists.
Pueblo Revolt 1680
- Uprising of Pueblo Indians in the Southwest against Spanish colonial rule.
- Resulted in the expulsion of Spanish forces from New Mexico, emphasizing indigenous resistance and cultural preservation.
Enumerated Commodities (late 1600s)
- Specific products like sugar and tobacco restricted for shipment only to England or its colonies.
- Designed to establish a monopoly for England on profitable colonial goods, maximizing economic gain.
Mestizos
- Individuals of mixed ancestry, specifically Native American and European.
- Represented cultural blending in colonial societies and shaped demographic developments in the Americas.
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Explore the significant economic theories and social tensions in Colonial America through this quiz. Test your knowledge on Mercantilism, the Navigation Acts, and major events like Bacon's Rebellion and the Pueblo Revolt. Understand the complexities of colonial relationships and indigenous interactions during this turbulent period.
