What is the main idea behind mercantilism?

Exploring the Causes of the American Revolution

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Colonies should not pay taxes.
Colonies should trade freely with all nations.
Colonies should be independent.
Colonies exist to benefit the mother country.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the policy called that ended after the French and Indian War?
Proclamation of 1763
Salutary Neglect
Mercantilism
Stamp Act
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?
To avoid conflicts with Native Americans
To impose new taxes
To allow colonists to move westward
To end mercantilism
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the British government impose taxes on the colonies after the French and Indian War?
To promote free trade
To encourage westward expansion
To pay off war debts
To punish the colonists
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which act was the first tax imposed on the colonies by the British Parliament?
Townshend Acts
Sugar Act
Stamp Act
Tea Act
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What famous slogan emerged in response to the Stamp Act?
No taxation without representation
Give me liberty or give me death
Join or die
Don't tread on me
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What event is described as the British soldiers opening fire on colonists, resulting in five deaths?
Lexington and Concord
Boston Massacre
Proclamation of 1763
Boston Tea Party
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