Alexandria&Nancy

how did the British economic policy of Mercantilism affect the colonist?

It afected them because the regulation of economic activities in the colonies, then, centered around the accumulation of wealth for the European powers, at the colonies' expense. The degree of control varied according to the nation. In the 1500s, Spain and Portugal made strict control over their colonial inhabitants. However, the British were more lax in governing their colonies.

Did it cause the American Revolution?

yes mercantilism did cause the American Revolution, because it lasted from the creation of strong central governments in the 15th century until the 19th century, however, mercantilist policies continue to be followed today. Some believe that the American revolution was an outgrowth of conflict between the colonies and England brought about by England's **mercantilist policies**.

Did non-enforcement of this policy help the development of free enterprise?

Free enterprise is buisness governed by the laws of supply and demand, not restrained by goverment interference, regulation or subsidy.

Q.What were the Navigation Acts and how did it help Mercantilism? A.The English Navigation Acts were a series of laws that restricted the use of foreign shipping for trade between England and its colonies, a process which had started in 1651. Their goal was to force colonial development into lines favorable to England, and stop direct colonial trade with the Netherlands, France and other European countries.

Q.How did Salutary Neglect help the development of Free Enterprise? A.Salutary Neglect helped the development of free enterprise by