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What economic philosophy was popular in the 17th and 18th centuries?

• Capitalism

• Mercantilism

• Socialism

• Communism

The British Colonies served as _____________ for Britain (AKA England)?

• Moneymakers

• Protectors

• Independent nations

• Trading partners

What did the British do to discourage the colonies from buying goods from other European countries?

• Implemented taxes

• Provided subsidies

• Offered discounts

• Removed trade restrictions

What was the British government's philosophy towards the colonies for many years?

• Salutary neglect

• Strict control

• Complete independence

• Colonial exploitation

What were the Navigation Acts and the Sugar Act?

• Laws to promote colonial trade

• Laws to restrict colonial trade

• Laws to encourage smuggling

• Laws to promote independence

How did colonists rebel against the trade restrictions?

• By legally importing goods

• By boycotting British goods

• By paying higher taxes

• By supporting British trade

What is mercantilism?

• A system where a mother countries gains money and power from natural resources that come from its colonies.

• where colonies trade gold and silver with each other.

• Wars that start over money.

• Plantation colonies trading slaves for money.

What was salutary neglect?

• Britain was strictly controlling the colonies

• Britain left the colonies to govern themselves

• Britain sent an army to the colonies

• Britain sold the colonies to France

What was the goal of the Navigation Acts?

• To loosen up restrictions on the colonies

• To help people navigate the ocean

• To regulate trade so Europe could make more profit

• To sell the colonies to France

This faction wanted a new Constitution

• Federalist

• Antifederalist

• Loyalist