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To enforce mercantilism England passed the NAVIGATION ACTS, (Trade Acts) beginning in 1651. These acts were designed to control trade with its colonies. These laws forced the colonies to trade only with England. England passed other Trade Acts that continued to control colonial trade.

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What countries used mercantilism?

Europe, America, and Asia.


What country colonized mercantilism?

Mercantilism was primarily associated with European powers during the age of exploration and colonization from the 16th to the 18th centuries. Countries such as Spain, England, France, and the Netherlands practiced mercantilist policies as they established colonies in the Americas, Africa, and Asia. These nations sought to accumulate wealth through trade, control resources, and establish a favorable balance of trade, using their colonies to supply raw materials and serve as markets for manufactured goods.


What time period was the Atlantic slave trade?

Age of mercantilism


Who started mercantilism?

jean baptiste colbert was not the founder of Mercantilism, but he applied the economic theory to France under Louis 14th. Because Colbert adopted the theory, it became dominate through out Europe, making Colbert the father of Mercantalism. BUT do not forget he was not the founder of it!


What e had the BIGGEST and EARLIEST impact on the system of mercantilism that developed in the 1600s?

The biggest and earliest impact on the system of mercantilism that developed in the 1600s was the establishment of colonial empires by European powers, particularly Spain, Portugal, England, and France. These nations sought to accumulate wealth by exploiting resources from their colonies and controlling trade routes, leading to a focus on maximizing exports and minimizing imports. This system reinforced the idea that national power was directly linked to economic strength, shaping trade policies and colonial practices for centuries. The influx of precious metals, particularly from the Americas, further fueled mercantilist policies and competition among European states.