Mercantilism and the American Revolution

What was the goal of mercantilism?

• To make Great Britain rich by selling things to other countries

• To establish fair trade with other nations

• To promote economic growth in the colonies

• To abolish slavery and promote human rights

What were some problems caused by mercantilism?

• Slavery and unfair trade

• Lack of taxation and control

• Inflation and expensive goods

• Revolution and independence

Why were the colonies upset with Great Britain?

• Too much money and taxes

• Lack of control and taxation

• Unfair trade and slavery

• Revolution and independence

What did Great Britain do to limit the colonies' independence?

• Implemented rules to rely more on British products

• Encouraged fair trade with other nations

• Allowed the colonies to govern themselves

• Abolished slavery and human rights violations

What led to the American Revolution?

• Tension between the colonies and Great Britain

• Lack of taxation and control

• Inflation and expensive goods

• Revolution and independence

What were the major events leading to the American Revolution?

• French and Indian War, Battle of Lexington and Concord, Treaty of Paris

• Declaration of Independence, Battle of Bunker Hill, Treaty of Paris

• Boston Massacre, Battle of Saratoga, Treaty of Paris

• Stamp Act, Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, Intolerable Acts, and the signing of the Declaration of Independence

How did Great Britain attempt to restrict the colonies' autonomy?

• Through diplomatic negotiations and compromises.

• By granting the colonies more self-governance.

• By encouraging trade and economic growth in the colonies.

• Through taxes, acts, trade regulations, and military presence.

What were the grievances of the colonies against Great Britain?

• Excessive taxation, lack of self-rule, trade limitations, and the presence of British soldiers.

• High taxes, lack of representation, trade restrictions, and British control.

• Taxation without representation, lack of self-governance, restrictions on trade, and the presence of British troops.

• Unfair taxes, absence of self-governance, trade barriers, and the presence of British troops.

What were some of the negative consequences of mercantilism?

• Decreased government control, increased economic stability, improved international relations

• Limited trade opportunities, economic inequality, conflicts between nations

• Expanded trade opportunities, reduced economic inequality, enhanced cooperation between nations

• Increased economic growth, improved domestic industries, strengthened national security

What was the primary objective of mercantilism?

• To establish a communist economic system.

• To encourage self-sufficiency and minimize imports.

• To accumulate wealth and power through a favorable balance of trade.

• To promote free trade and globalization.