How did England likely view the colonies according to the document?
Understanding Mercantilism and Salutary Neglect in Colonies

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As independent nations with their own economies
As a source of wealth and resources for England
As partners in a global trade network
As a burden on the English economy
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How would England likely describe their relationship with the colonies?
As a hostile and competitive relationship
As mutually beneficial, with trade and protection
As a one-sided exploitation
As a distant and unimportant connection
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What is Mercantilism?
An economic theory promoting free trade and open markets
An economic theory where colonies exist to benefit the parent country
A political theory advocating for colonial independence
A social theory focused on cultural exchange
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the main goal of Mercantilism?
To increase national wealth by ensuring that imports exceed exports
To increase national wealth by ensuring that exports exceed imports
To promote cultural exchange between nations
To establish political alliances with other countries
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did the colonists likely feel about Mercantilism?
They fully supported it as it gave them economic freedom
They resented it because it restricted their economic freedom
They were indifferent to it
They were unaware of its existence
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following best describes the role of colonies in Mercantilism?
To act as independent economic entities
To provide raw materials and serve as markets for manufactured goods
To compete with the parent country in global trade
To establish their own trade networks
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What did England provide to the colonies in return for raw materials?
Complete political independence
Manufactured goods and protection from foreign powers
Free access to English markets
Military support for colonial expansion
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