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What were the causes of the American Revolution?
What were the causes of the American Revolution?
The causes of the American Revolution were mercantilism, a lack of representation in Parliament, and British economic policies following the French and Indian War.
Define mercantilism.
Define mercantilism.
Mercantilism is the belief that a nation's wealth can be increased by the control of trade: expanding exports and limiting imports.
How did mercantilism relate to the European colonization of North America?
How did mercantilism relate to the European colonization of North America?
In the context of the European colonization of North America, mercantilism refers to the idea that colonies existed for the benefit of the Mother Country.
According to the beliefs at the time, how was a country's wealth increased?
According to the beliefs at the time, how was a country's wealth increased?
What did the British view the American colonists as?
What did the British view the American colonists as?
What was the Great Awakening?
What was the Great Awakening?
Who were the key figures of the Great Awakening?
Who were the key figures of the Great Awakening?
What impact did the Great Awakening have on colonial society?
What impact did the Great Awakening have on colonial society?
