U.S. Unit 1 Colonization Review

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During the 16^th and 17^th centuries many European countries adopted the belief that the best way to have a prosperous country was to heavily regulate the economy and limit imports from other countries while trying to accumulate as much gold and capital as possible. What is the name for this set of practices?

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mercantilism

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How did advocates of mercantilism feel about colonies?

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They supported colonies for economic reasons as sources of raw materials.

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A series of acts that required all goods being shipped to and from the colonies to be shipped in English vessels

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Navigation Acts

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A term for the trade routes of Europe, Africa, and the Americas during Colonial Times.

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Triangular Trade

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The part of the Triangular Trade route during which slaves were transported from Africa to the Americas.

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Middle Passage

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How did mercantilism and transatlantic trade lead to the development of colonies?

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Mercantilism increased trade due to countries needing raw materials to manufacture goods to export. They developed colonies to provide them with raw materials and goods.

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The green colonies were called...

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New England Colonies

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The blue colonies were called...

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Middle Colonies

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The red colonies were called...

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Southern Colonies

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What colony is #15 - the most Southern English colony?

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Georgia