The colonists did resent the mercantile system because it increased the colonies' wealth because the colonies were in charge of all the commerce. The colonists felts this gave the colonies too much power and control.
because the British taxed them for no good reason.
not at all. in fact, it was one of the many reasons for the American Revolution
The British were most likely to oppose any changes in the colonial system
Reformers opposed the spoils system because it was inefficient and unfair.
It led to decentralization and increased tax collection.
The intendancy system
The colonists did resent the mercantile system because it increased the colonies' wealth because the colonies were in charge of all the commerce. The colonists felts this gave the colonies too much power and control.
It led to decentralization and increased tax collection.
yes they did.
In a mercantilism system, colonies were expected to serve the colonial power. Grenville reasoned that the colonists would not oppose small tax increases.
In a mercantilism system, colonies were expected to serve the colonial power. Grenville reasoned that the colonists would not oppose small tax increases.
In a mercantilism system, colonies were expected to serve the colonial power. Grenville reasoned that the colonists would not oppose small tax increases.
The intendancy system established by the Spanish Crown in the 18th century aimed to enhance administrative efficiency and strengthen royal authority in the colonies. It introduced intendants, who were appointed officials responsible for overseeing local governance, tax collection, and public works, thereby reducing the influence of local elites. Additionally, this system aimed to improve economic management and promote trade by ensuring that revenues were directed to the Crown and the colony's development. Overall, the intendancy system sought to centralize power and promote more effective governance in Spanish territories.
C.It prevented them from moving west.
It restricted their trade.
The colonists were already disgruntled, and then unarmed civilians were gunned down. Needless to say, they didn't look very kindly on it.