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What was the primary economic theory that governed the British Empire in the 18th century?
What was the primary economic theory that governed the British Empire in the 18th century?
- Capitalism
- Mercantilism (correct)
- Socialism
- Feudalism
How did mercantilism aim to increase a nation's wealth?
How did mercantilism aim to increase a nation's wealth?
- By establishing free trade agreements
- By encouraging gold mining in colonies
- By reducing tariffs on foreign goods
- By promoting local production and exports (correct)
What role did colonies play in the mercantilist system?
What role did colonies play in the mercantilist system?
- They were kept independent of trade policies.
- They produced raw materials and consumed finished goods. (correct)
- They served solely as markets for British abstract art.
- They only provided military assistance to the empire.
Which nation was identified as Britain's greatest rival in the 18th century?
Which nation was identified as Britain's greatest rival in the 18th century?
What was one of the main methods used by the British government to ensure a favorable balance of trade?
What was one of the main methods used by the British government to ensure a favorable balance of trade?
What demographic change was occurring in the colonies during the rise of mercantilism?
What demographic change was occurring in the colonies during the rise of mercantilism?
Why was more land necessary for the mercantilist system to function effectively?
Why was more land necessary for the mercantilist system to function effectively?
What was a characteristic of the elite ruling class in the colonies, particularly in the South?
What was a characteristic of the elite ruling class in the colonies, particularly in the South?
What was one of the economic goals of mercantilism?
What was one of the economic goals of mercantilism?
Which trade was the French attempting to dominate in the Ohio and Mississippi River Valleys?
Which trade was the French attempting to dominate in the Ohio and Mississippi River Valleys?
What was the primary purpose of encouraging local production under mercantilism?
What was the primary purpose of encouraging local production under mercantilism?
Which statement about the colonies' economic role under mercantilism is correct?
Which statement about the colonies' economic role under mercantilism is correct?
What consequence did the competition with France have on Britain in the 18th century?
What consequence did the competition with France have on Britain in the 18th century?
What demographic factor contributed to the economic dynamics in the colonies during the mercantilist era?
What demographic factor contributed to the economic dynamics in the colonies during the mercantilist era?
What was a major consequence of the British pursuit of a favorable balance of trade?
What was a major consequence of the British pursuit of a favorable balance of trade?
Which aspect of mercantilism was used to limit foreign competition?
Which aspect of mercantilism was used to limit foreign competition?
What drove the need for more land in the colonies during the mercantilist period?
What drove the need for more land in the colonies during the mercantilist period?
Which of the following describes the elite ruling class in the South colonies?
Which of the following describes the elite ruling class in the South colonies?
Which economic theory supported the regulation of the economy by the government?
Which economic theory supported the regulation of the economy by the government?
What strategy was notably employed by France to gain an advantage in the fur and deer skin trades?
What strategy was notably employed by France to gain an advantage in the fur and deer skin trades?
Flashcards
Mercantilism
Mercantilism
An economic system where a nation aims to increase its wealth and power by maximizing exports and trade.
Favorable Balance of Trade
Favorable Balance of Trade
A situation where a nation exports more goods and services than it imports, leading to a surplus in its national wealth.
Colonies and Mercantilism
Colonies and Mercantilism
Colonies played a crucial role in mercantilism by supplying raw materials and providing a market for finished goods, contributing to a favorable balance of trade for the mother country.
British Empire and Mercantilism
British Empire and Mercantilism
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Government Regulation in Mercantilism
Government Regulation in Mercantilism
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Tariffs in Mercantilism
Tariffs in Mercantilism
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Monopolies in Mercantilism
Monopolies in Mercantilism
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Rivalry between Britain and France
Rivalry between Britain and France
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French Alliance with Native Americans
French Alliance with Native Americans
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Land and Resources in Mercantilism
Land and Resources in Mercantilism
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Elite Ruling Class
Elite Ruling Class
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Growing Immigrant Population
Growing Immigrant Population
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Study Notes
Colonial Elite and Social Structure
- Colonial societies, particularly in the South, had a powerful elite class that actively maintained its dominant position.
- The top elite of society benefited from the labor of those lower on the social ladder.
- Immigration to the colonies continued and increased.
Mercantilism Explained
- Mercantilism was a significant economic system from the 16th to the 18th centuries, centered on maximizing exports and trade to increase national wealth and power.
Mercantilism in the British Empire
- Mercantilism was the core economic theory of the British Empire in the 18th century.
- The British government actively regulated the economy to enhance national power.
- Policies involved encouraging local production through tariffs and monopolies to establish a favorable trade balance.
Colonies and Mercantilism
- Colonies were crucial in mercantilist systems, providing raw materials.
- Colonies also consumed finished goods from the mother country.
- Colonies required continuous expansion of land and population to support this system.
British-French Rivalry
- Britain’s main rival in the 18th century was France.
- France expanded into the Mississippi and Ohio River Valleys, forming alliances with Native American tribes to dominate the fur and deer skin trades.
- This rivalry intensified conflict over territory and trade.
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Explore the dynamics of colonial elite and the economic system of mercantilism during the 16th to 18th centuries. Understand how colonial societies were structured and how they contributed to the British Empire's economic strategies. This quiz covers the significance of elites, trade policies, and the relationships between colonies and the mother country.
