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What was the primary purpose of the colonial system for England?
What was the primary purpose of the colonial system for England?
What economic theory influenced British colonial policies?
What economic theory influenced British colonial policies?
Which of the following was a raw material exported by English settlers to England?
Which of the following was a raw material exported by English settlers to England?
What was a significant outcome of the trade relationship between England and its colonies?
What was a significant outcome of the trade relationship between England and its colonies?
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What was one belief held by proponents of mercantilism?
What was one belief held by proponents of mercantilism?
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Study Notes
English Colonies and Mercantilism
- English colonists in America exported raw materials like indigo dye to England.
- In exchange for these materials, they imported manufactured goods from England.
- This economic relationship benefited both England and its colonies.
- The colonial system was, however, designed to enrich Britain.
- Mercantilism was the driving force behind British colonisation.
- Mercantilism proposed that national self-sufficiency was the ultimate goal.
- Mercantilist theory viewed nations as competing for the most gold and silver.
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Explore the economic relationship between English colonies and Britain through mercantilism. This quiz covers the concepts of trade, self-sufficiency, and the motivations behind colonial expansion. Assess your understanding of how these dynamics shaped America's early economy.
