Key Concepts of Mercantilism and Colonial Responses

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Colonies' Role in Mercantilism

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Provided raw materials to the 'Mother Country' (England), which manufactured goods and sold them back to colonies.

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Navigation Acts

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Laws forcing colonists to trade only with England, using English ships. Colonists couldn't produce goods England sold.

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Salutary Neglect

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England allowed colonies some freedom in exchange for economic loyalty.

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Factors Leading to the American Revolution

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Mercantilism and restrictive British laws (Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Townshend Acts, Intolerable Acts).

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French and Indian War Aftermath

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Contributed to factors leading to the American Revolution.

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Colonial Responses to British Policies

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Boycotts of British goods, Boston Tea Party, Formation of Committees of Correspondence.

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Boycotts of British Goods

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A colonial response to British policies leading to the American Revolution.

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Bypassing Navigation Acts

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Colonists might have engaged in smuggling to bypass these restrictive laws.

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Sugar Act

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A British law that contributed to colonial unrest leading to the American Revolution.

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Intolerable Acts

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A series of punitive measures by Britain that fueled colonial resistance.