Key Terms and People: Mercantilism, Navigation Acts, Dominion of New England, Salutary Neglect, Enlightenment, Great Awakening, French and Indian War, Proclamation of 1763, Sugar A... Key Terms and People: Mercantilism, Navigation Acts, Dominion of New England, Salutary Neglect, Enlightenment, Great Awakening, French and Indian War, Proclamation of 1763, Sugar Act, George Washington. Major Concepts: Colonial economies (Northern and Southern), Triangular Trade, and outcomes of the French and Indian War. Key Topics: Colonial economies, relations with Britain, cultural movements, and the significance of slavery and resistance.
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The question provides an overview of significant historical concepts, events, and figures related to colonial America, focusing on economic systems like mercantilism, social structures, and the impact of movements like the Enlightenment and Great Awakening. It aims to summarize the complexities of colonial life, trade, and the consequences of wars such as the French and Indian War.
Answer
Mercantilism and Navigation Acts aimed to maximize British wealth; salutary neglect allowed colonies more autonomy.
Mercantilism aimed to enhance national wealth by maximizing exports and minimizing imports, leading to policies like the Navigation Acts which restricted colonial trade to benefit Britain. The colonies frequently experienced salutary neglect, which allowed for relaxed enforcement of these laws, fostering self-governance and trade practices like triangular trade.
Answer for screen readers
Mercantilism aimed to enhance national wealth by maximizing exports and minimizing imports, leading to policies like the Navigation Acts which restricted colonial trade to benefit Britain. The colonies frequently experienced salutary neglect, which allowed for relaxed enforcement of these laws, fostering self-governance and trade practices like triangular trade.
More Information
Mercantilism not only influenced trade policies but also justified the British view of the colonies as sources of raw materials and markets for finished goods.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing mercantilism with capitalism; mercantilism is more government-controlled.
Sources
- Mercantilism, Navigation Acts, & Salutary Neglect APUSH Review - youtube.com
- [PDF] CHAPTER ASSESSMENT - Online Campus - onlinecampus.fcps.edu
- [PDF] 3 The Colonies Come of Age - Online Campus - onlinecampus.fcps.edu
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