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What was the organation which helped unify the colonies?
commercial and political restrictions by England
Which colonial powers exercised the least amount of control over the commercial and political practices in their colonies?
Great Britain
What are the Three regions of colonies?
the new England colonies, the middle colonies, and the southern colonies
Were the middle colonies royal colonies?
Yes, the middle colonies are proprietary colonies.
Why was Great Britain interested in america?
Great Britain and Spain were very competitive during the 16th and 17th centuries. Great Britain wanted to settle colonies in North America to find gold and possibly the Northwest Passage. Both were top on the lists of Spain and England's "To Find" lists. If England found either first, then Great Britain would be rich and flourish.
Why did spanish success at extracting gold from their colonies ultimately result in financial ruins?
Spain did not have the commercial infrastructure to profit from its colonies. The gold went to other European countries.
What was the organation which helped unify the colonies?
commercial and political restrictions by England
One of the surest avenues to speedy wealth in the American colonies was?
Commercial ventures and land speculation.
Which colonial powers exercised the least amount of control over the commercial and political practices in their colonies?
Great Britain
Did the commercial revolution in Europe take place before or after the establishment of colonial empires in the Americas?
The establishment of colonies in the Americas was part of the Commercial Revolution. They occured during the same time period.
What has the author British traveller written?
British traveller has written: 'The colonial policy of Great Britain' -- subject(s): Commercial policy, Colonies
What were the largest seaports and commercial centers of the MIddle Colonies?
New York City and Philadelphia became the largest cities in the middle colonies. These two cities surrounded the two most important seaports in the area.
Did the Settlers found the colonies to gain religious freedom?
Yes in some cases. Massachusetts was founded primarily for religious reasons as was Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. Other colonies such as Virginia were founded as commercial enterprises. Georgia was a penal colony.
What has the author John Mothersill written?
John Mothersill has written: 'England's free trade' -- subject(s): Commercial policy, Colonies, Commerce, Politique commerciale
What is the definition of the stamp act?
An act passed by the British Parliament in 1756 that raised revenue from the American Colonies by a duty in the form of a stamp required on all newspapers and legal or commercial documents; opposition by the Colonies resulted in the repeal of the act in 1766
Which colony had subsistence farming?
Subsistence farming was common in most of the colonies in early America, but it was especially prevalent in the New England colonies. The rocky soil and colder climate in this region made it difficult to establish large-scale commercial farms, so many settlers focused on growing crops and raising livestock for their own families' needs.
What reason were the northern colonies initially settled?
Some were established to gain religious freedom, some were established as commercial ventures. Georgia was a prison colony, at least in part.
