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What was a significant characteristic of slavery as described?
What was a significant characteristic of slavery as described?
What did the North American colonies primarily provide to the mother country?
What did the North American colonies primarily provide to the mother country?
What was a significant reason the Southern colonies became the wealthiest?
What was a significant reason the Southern colonies became the wealthiest?
How many slaves were brought to America during the early Atlantic slave trade?
How many slaves were brought to America during the early Atlantic slave trade?
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Who benefited the most from the economic system of mercantilism?
Who benefited the most from the economic system of mercantilism?
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What method was commonly used to identify enslaved individuals?
What method was commonly used to identify enslaved individuals?
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What was one justification used for the Atlantic slave trade?
What was one justification used for the Atlantic slave trade?
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What mechanism did England use to enforce mercantilism?
What mechanism did England use to enforce mercantilism?
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What was one consequence of mercantilism as highlighted in the content?
What was one consequence of mercantilism as highlighted in the content?
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What was a significant impact of the Atlantic slave trade mentioned?
What was a significant impact of the Atlantic slave trade mentioned?
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What was the primary measure of a nation's economic wealth during mercantilism?
What was the primary measure of a nation's economic wealth during mercantilism?
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What was the main purpose of establishing colonies under mercantilism?
What was the main purpose of establishing colonies under mercantilism?
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Which crops were primarily produced in southern colonies under mercantilism?
Which crops were primarily produced in southern colonies under mercantilism?
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What were the Navigation Acts intended to accomplish?
What were the Navigation Acts intended to accomplish?
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How did mercantilism view imports and exports?
How did mercantilism view imports and exports?
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What was a consequence of mercantilist policies after the French and Indian War?
What was a consequence of mercantilist policies after the French and Indian War?
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What was meant by 'salutary neglect' during the colonial period?
What was meant by 'salutary neglect' during the colonial period?
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Why did many colonists resort to smuggling goods?
Why did many colonists resort to smuggling goods?
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