Post on 19-Jan-2016
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Do NowHow was geography a
factor in the economic development of the colonies? Be Specific.
Mercantilism: economic system where a nations goal is to increase their wealth through a favorable balance of trade.
WHO? ME?!
Fish and game, especially the fur trade, allowed colonies to gain money and power.
Fish and game, especially the fur trade, allowed colonies to gain money and power.
The English Parliament passed several acts to ensure a favorable balance of trade in the mercantilist system.
These became known as the Navigation Acts.
The English Parliament passed several acts to ensure a favorable balance of trade in the mercantilist system.
These became known as the Navigation Acts.
Let’s see how they affect the colonists…Let’s see how they affect the colonists…
HEAR YE! HEAR YE! THERE’S A MESSAGE
FROM PARLIAMENT!!
THE NAVIGATION
ACTS
RULE #1The colonies are
ONLY allowed to sell their raw materials
(wool, iron, fur, etc.) directly to England.
THE NAVIGATION
ACTS
RULE #1The colonies are
ONLY allowed to sell their raw materials
(wool, iron, fur, etc.) directly to England.
As supporters of raw goods only, the colonies could not compete with England in manufacturing. Under the system of mercantilism, England’s economy always benefitted.
As supporters of raw goods only, the colonies could not compete with England in manufacturing. Under the system of mercantilism, England’s economy always benefitted.
HEAR YE! HEAR YE! THERE’S A MESSAGE
FROM PARLIAMENT!!
THE NAVIGATION
ACTS
RULE #2The colonies are
ONLY allowed to buy manufactured
products (blankets, pots, hats, etc.)
directly from England
THE NAVIGATION
ACTS
RULE #2The colonies are
ONLY allowed to buy manufactured
products (blankets, pots, hats, etc.)
directly from England
Spain and France had large holdings in the Americas at this time as well, and made for a desirable alternative for trade.
Spain and France had large holdings in the Americas at this time as well, and made for a desirable alternative for trade.
HEAR YE! HEAR YE! THERE’S A MESSAGE
FROM PARLIAMENT!!
THE NAVIGATION ACTS
RULE #3British soldiers may
inspect colonial homes in search of smuggled
goods. Any colonist found in the possession of
smuggled good will be severely punished.
*Repeat offenders will be taken to England for trial
THE NAVIGATION ACTS
RULE #3British soldiers may
inspect colonial homes in search of smuggled
goods. Any colonist found in the possession of
smuggled good will be severely punished.
*Repeat offenders will be taken to England for trial
Do you think these acts were enforced? Do you think these acts were enforced?
Colonists growing more angry and rebellious Colonists growing more angry and rebellious
Threat of war with France is looming Threat of war with France is looming
The British institute Salutary Neglect to keep the colonists’
loyalty.
The British institute Salutary Neglect to keep the colonists’
loyalty.