Colonial America Quiz 1

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Mercantilism

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Government regulation for wealth via exports and precious metals.

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Navigation Acts

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Laws by British Parliament to regulate colonial trade and benefit British economy.

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Salutary Neglect

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British policy of avoiding strict enforcement of laws on American colonies

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John Locke

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English philosopher and physician

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Principles of Mercantilism

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Wealth accumulation via favorable trade balance, colonies, import restrictions, domestic industry promotion.

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Impact of Navigation Acts

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Restricted trade to England only

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Consequences of salutary neglect

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Self-government and sense of independence

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John Locke's beliefs about government

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Limited government, protection of natural rights, consent of the governed

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Mercantilism's role in European empires

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Promoted trade, colonization, and colonies for raw materials and markets.

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John Locke's influence on the American Revolution

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Philosophical foundation for natural rights and social contract