Mercantilism, 1650
What is Mercantilism?
A system of trade dominated by the governmen.
This law stated that colonists are prohibited from living in west Appalachians, Ohio, Tennessee, or Florida.
The Proclamation of 1763
What was the Sugar Act on?
The Sugar Act was on taxes of sugar, wine, and indigo.
Where was the act resented in?
The act was resented in New York.
Who did the Colonist send the petition to end the act to?
They sent it to Ben Franklin.
What is the difference between mercantilism and free trade?
In the methods of mercantilism, the government controls the trade, and in free trade, also known as capitalism, the trader has the power.
It can indulge in their land and degrade the satisfaction of troops to protect the colonists from attacks by Indians.
What did the colonial leaders want?
The colonial leaders wanted the American colonies to have free will of governing themselves.
When was the Quartering Act allowed to expire?
The Quartering Act was allowed to expire in 1770.
Who had to pay this tax?
Laborers, craftsmen, farmers, lawyers, merchants, and everyone else were required pay this tax.
What is price fixing?
Price fixing is when teams collaborate to sell the same products with the same price.
Why did this law upset the colonists?
Why did the British Parliament pass the Sugar Act?
The British Parliament passed the Sugar Act because they needed money for the cost of the French and Indian War.
Why were the colonist upset with the Quartering Act?
This lawn made the colonists upset because the resources were divided and it caused conflict.
Why did leaders have a chance to convince he colonist that the taxes were unfair?
This was because the law was unpopular.
Where and when did Mercantilism start?
The origin of Mercantilism started in the Middle Ages in Europe when the popularity of towns and guilds started to grow in 1650.
What was the name of the border that was meant for the 13 colonies?
The Appalachian Mountains is the name of the border.
What was a fear many colonial leaders were scared of?
Colonial leaders were intimidated by how Britain is slowly catching up to seizing the power from them.
What were the requirements of the Quartering Act?
Colonial authorities had to verify to provide food, drink, quarters, use fuel, and provide transportation for the British Forces in their respective areas.
What did the Stamp Act require colonists to do?
The Stamp Act required colonists to pay stamps to stamp paper goods including newspapers, diplomas, contracts, prayer books, marriage licenses, and other legal documents.
After the Revolutionary War, what specific change happened with trading?
England lost control of the colonies which caused the mercantile system to shift into capitalism, or free trade.
What was the reason why the law was established?
The British Parliament wanted to create a western border of the 13 colonies.
Why were the New Englanders‘ upset with the Sugar Act?
The reason why the New Englanders’ were upset because the tax nearly prevented the rum of trade.
Why was the Quartering Act passed?
The Quartering Act was primarily passed as a response to increase the empires defense costs in America.
Who made the quote that states, “No taxation without representation?”
The Sons of Liberty created this quote that passed on to other people.