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Mercantilism

Mercantilism. An economic system based on colonial trade. Exporting more than you import . Navigational Acts. Regulated trade between England and its colonies The purpose was to make sure that only England benefited from colonial trade.

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Mercantilism

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  1. Mercantilism An economic system based on colonial trade

  2. Exporting more than you import

  3. Navigational Acts • Regulated trade between England and its colonies • The purpose was to make sure that only England benefited from colonial trade. • Angered colonist because only English or colonial ships could carry products to and from the colonies

  4. Triangular trade • Trade route from New England colonies to West Africa to West Indies. • The route formed a triangle

  5. Goods traded

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