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According to the theory of ________________, a nation could increase its wealth and power by obtaining as much gold and silver as possible, and by establishing a favorable ____________, in which it sold more goods than it bought.
Slaves to Americas
Colonial leaders saw the advantages of using slaves over indentured servants.
limiting the colonies’ trade with other nations
mercantilism
mercantilism; balance of trade
enslaved people
The colonies produced raw materials that were shipped to England.
the trans-Atlantic trade
In its economic relationship with its North American colonies, Great Britain followed the principles of 18th-century mercantilism by
Slaves to Americas
Colonial leaders saw the advantages of using slaves over indentured servants.
limiting the colonies’ trade with other nations
mercantilism
mercantilism; balance of trade
enslaved people
The colonies produced raw materials that were shipped to England.
the trans-Atlantic trade
Why were the American colonies so valuable to the British Empire?
Slaves to Americas
Colonial leaders saw the advantages of using slaves over indentured servants.
limiting the colonies’ trade with other nations
mercantilism
mercantilism; balance of trade
enslaved people
The colonies produced raw materials that were shipped to England.
the trans-Atlantic trade
Why did slavery grow in the American colonies in the middle 1600’s?
Slaves to Americas
Colonial leaders saw the advantages of using slaves over indentured servants.
limiting the colonies’ trade with other nations
mercantilism
mercantilism; balance of trade
enslaved people
The colonies produced raw materials that were shipped to England.
the trans-Atlantic trade
What cargo was carried on what is known as the Middle Passage of the triangular trade?
Slaves to Americas
Colonial leaders saw the advantages of using slaves over indentured servants.
limiting the colonies’ trade with other nations
mercantilism
mercantilism; balance of trade
enslaved people
The colonies produced raw materials that were shipped to England.
the trans-Atlantic trade
What was the main cargo and destination of the second leg of the triangular trade
Slaves to Americas
Colonial leaders saw the advantages of using slaves over indentured servants.
limiting the colonies’ trade with other nations
mercantilism
mercantilism; balance of trade
enslaved people
The colonies produced raw materials that were shipped to England.
the trans-Atlantic trade
Which economic policy was based on the idea that the American colonies existed primarily to provide an economic benefit for Great Britain?
Slaves to Americas
Colonial leaders saw the advantages of using slaves over indentured servants.
limiting the colonies’ trade with other nations
mercantilism
mercantilism; balance of trade
enslaved people
The colonies produced raw materials that were shipped to England.
the trans-Atlantic trade
Sugar, rum, cotton, tobacco and indigo are elements vital to
Slaves to Americas
Colonial leaders saw the advantages of using slaves over indentured servants.
limiting the colonies’ trade with other nations
mercantilism
mercantilism; balance of trade
enslaved people
The colonies produced raw materials that were shipped to England.
the trans-Atlantic trade
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