According to mercantilism, the colonies were required to engage in two general behaviors: (1) The colonies were locked into exclusive trade between the colonies and the metropole and were not allowed to trade with any other nation or colony. (2) No manufactures or complex goods could be made in the colonial territory. As a result the colonies would provide wealth to the metropole by trading their Natural Resources for less than they would be worth and by buying manufactures for much more money.
Mercantilism
Mercantilism :)
It refers to a country that attack on other weak country
mercantilism
mercantilism actually help global trade
Colonialism and mercantilism are closely intertwined economic and political concepts. Mercantilism, dominant from the 16th to the 18th centuries, emphasized the accumulation of wealth through trade and the establishment of colonies, which were seen as sources of raw materials and markets for finished goods. Colonial powers sought to control these resources and trade routes to enhance their economic strength and maintain a favorable balance of trade. Thus, colonialism served as a practical application of mercantilist principles, facilitating the exploitation of resources and the expansion of national wealth.
When the people went to explore, they found spices, plants, animals, and food. So these items led to producing a market economy, supply and demand, capitalism, and mercantilism.
mercantilism affected the 13 colonies because it was the type of government the 13 colonies used
The commercial revolution was a period of European economic expansion, colonialism and mercantilism. It lasted from the 13th century until the 18th century, when it was succeeded by the industrial revolution.
it had a negative affect in the farming economy if Africa
Mercantilism affected them because it was one of the main reasons for the American Revolution. We were told that we could trade with no one but England and we got mad.
They got more than what they deserved from the natives. The French gave them cheap stuff (knives, tools, etc) but they got beaver and other animals furs in return from the natives.