EOM 1A Mercantilism and Navigation Acts

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How did the economic theory of mercantilism influence the establishment of colonies in North America?

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Colonies were expected to provide raw materials to the mother country and serve as markets for manufactured goods.

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Which of the following was a direct result of the trans-Atlantic trade on the American colonies? (DOK 2) Options: The colonies developed diverse economies that were entirely independent of British influence. The colonies were able to negotiate trade agreements directly with other European nations without British interference. The colonies became culturally and economically isolated from the rest of the world. The colonies experienced economic growth and an increased demand for labor, leading to the expansion of the Atlantic slave trade.

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The colonies experienced economic growth and an increased demand for labor, leading to the expansion of the Atlantic slave trade.

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Which statement best explains the relationship between the colonies and Great Britain under the policy of mercantilism?

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The colonies were restricted to trading primarily with Great Britain to benefit the British economy.

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How did trans-Atlantic trade networks contribute to the economic development of the Southern colonies?

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By facilitating the exchange of agricultural products such as tobacco, rice, and indigo with European markets.

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What role did the Navigation Acts play in the economic relationship between the American colonies and Great Britain?

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They imposed restrictions on colonial trade to ensure that most goods were shipped to and from British ports.