A large supply of bullion
positive
The idea that the nation could be enriched by controlling trade with colonial markets.
A large supply of bullion
That nation should lower tariffs an promote free trade so that all might benefit
During the period of exploration and colonization, all the major powers were mercantilist nations. The object of mercantilism was to minimize imports that cost the nation money, and maximize exports that made the nation money. Colonies were a means of reducing a country's dependence on foreign nations. Each colony would provide a raw material to the Mother Country and this would allow the nation to not have to purchase that product from another nation. The object was to sell more than you bought.
positive
The idea that the nation could be enriched by controlling trade with colonial markets.
A large supply of bullion
That nation should lower tariffs an promote free trade so that all might benefit
During the period of exploration and colonization, all the major powers were mercantilist nations. The object of mercantilism was to minimize imports that cost the nation money, and maximize exports that made the nation money. Colonies were a means of reducing a country's dependence on foreign nations. Each colony would provide a raw material to the Mother Country and this would allow the nation to not have to purchase that product from another nation. The object was to sell more than you bought.
THere is no such thing. EVERYONE is a citizen of SOME nation.
William F. Keller has written: 'The Nation's advocate'
Mercantilist theories caused European nations to abandon their overseas colonies.
A single tax on land
"Do you want to be a mercantilist?"
production.
The mercantilist system was when the English (and other countries) were expanding and looking for more income or revenue, and founding colonies was a very key way to do that.