Review of Mercantilism and Colonial America

Flashcards designed to help students review key concepts related to mercantilism, colonial America, and the events leading up to the American Revolution.

The theory of mercantilism argues that the strength of a nation is integrally tied to __ and _____ .

wealth and trade

Basic principles of mercantilism include utilizing all available domestic resources, only importing foreign goods that cannot be __ at home.

manufactured

British mercantilism primarily targeted the __, leading to a series of wars between Britain and the Dutch.

Dutch

The success of British mercantilism allowed them to focus on a positive balance of trade, in which could exceed _.

exports; imports

The Navigation Acts aimed to control the commerce of the colonies and consolidate __ commercial power.

imperial

After the Navigation Acts were enforced, colonists felt resentment due to increased __ from the British government.

commercial oversight

The consumer revolution in the 18th century fostered a culture of __ in colonial America.

consumption

The __ of Paris in 1763 marked the end of French colonial power in North America.

Treaty

Colonists rejected virtual representation in favor of __ representation, believing they deserved directly elected representatives.

actual

The Sugar Act of 1764 aimed to raise __ from the American colonies by imposing taxes on sugar, molasses, and other goods.

revenue

The Intolerable Acts were a response to the __ Tea Party, aimed at punishing the American colonies, particularly Massachusetts.

Boston

Common Sense, written by Thomas Paine, argued for __ from Great Britain.

independence

The Battle of Long Island resulted in a decisive British victory, forcing 's Continental Army to retreat.

George Washington

George Washington's leadership during the winter at Valley Forge transformed the Continental Army into a __ fighting force.

disciplined

The Treaty of Paris in 1783 marked the formal end of British _ in the American colonies.

colonial rule

The four major interpretations of the American Revolution include a struggle for constitutional rights, a fight for economic independence, a democratic movement, and a __ independence movement.

colonial