1.3 American Revolution Causes and Course

Define Mercantilism

• Mercantilism focuses solely on agricultural production and land ownership.
• Mercantilism is a theory that discourages state involvement in the economy.
• Mercantilism is an economic theory that advocates for government regulation of a nation's economy to enhance state power and wealth.
• Mercantilism promotes free trade without government intervention.

Goal of mercantilism

• To increase national wealth and power through a favorable balance of trade.
• To focus solely on domestic production without trade.
• To establish colonies for resource extraction.
• To promote international cooperation and trade agreements.

Define Exporting

• Exporting refers to the transportation of goods within the same country.
• Exporting is the process of importing goods from another country.
• Exporting is the act of donating goods to another country.
• Exporting is the act of selling goods or services produced in one country to another country.

Define importing

• Importing is the act of bringing products or services into a country from another country.
• Importing is the act of manufacturing products within a country.
• Importing refers to the sale of domestic products abroad.
• Importing is the process of exporting goods to another country.

Define: favorable balance of trade

• A situation where a country's exports are greater than its imports.
• A balance of trade that is equal between imports and exports.
• A scenario where a country has no trade at all.
• A situation where a country's imports are greater than its exports.

Why was the French and Indian War in 1754 named that?

• It was named due to the French's trade with Indian tribes.
• It was named for the French and British fighting against the Indians.
• It was named after the British and their Indian allies.
• It was named for the French and their Indian allies fighting against the British.

What was the result of the French and Indian War?

• The British gained control of Canada and significant territories in North America.
• The French gained control of Louisiana and Florida.
• Spain became the dominant power in North America.
• The war ended with no territorial changes for either side.

What was the result of the French and Indian War in terms of European powers on the North American continent?

• Britain emerged as the dominant European power in North America, while France lost most of its territories.
• France expanded its territories in North America after the war.
• Spain gained control over Canada and the eastern United States.
• Britain and France agreed to share North America equally.

Define: Writs of Assistance

• Writs of Assistance are documents that allow for the arrest of individuals without cause.
• Writs of Assistance are only applicable in civil cases.
• Writs of Assistance are limited to specific locations and times for searches.
• Writs of Assistance are legal documents that permit broad search and seizure by authorities.

Define: Navigation Acts

• The Navigation Acts were treaties that established peace with France.
• The Navigation Acts were regulations that restricted immigration to England.
• The Navigation Acts were laws that promoted free trade among colonies.
• The Navigation Acts were laws that regulated colonial trade to benefit England.