Transatlantic Economy, Trade Wars, and Colonial Rebellion

Main Ideas and Topics Mercantile Empires Spanish Colonial System Slavery and the Atlantic Economy Mid 18th century wars American Revolution

4 Phases of European Contact First two Encounter and initial conquest Led by Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands Mercantile Empires Marked by colonial rivalry among Spain, France, and Great Britain Leads to establishment of large navies Marked by the presence of slavery and establishment of plantation economies Rise of colonial conflict between France and Great Britain

4 Periods of European Contact 3rd Stage (19th century) Direct imperialism in Africa and Asia Free labor but still under terrible conditions Goal was economic gains, national honor, and religious expansion 4th Stage (mid and late 20th century) decolonization

Mercantilism Government heavily regulates trade in hopes of increasing national wealth Amass as much gold and silver as possible Zero sum game

Slavery As we watch the following video, write 5 important things that the video discusses.

Mid 18th Century Wars The War of Austrian Succession Sig: Maria Theresa loses Silesia to Prussia but preserves Hapsburg Empire Sig: France begins a series of wars which will eventually bring them to bankruptcy More on this later

Seven Years War As we watch the following clip, write 5 important things that the video discusses

The American Revolution Causes National debt from 7 years war Remedy TAXES Sugar Act Stamp Act Large size of the colonies made it difficult to organize and control Enlightenment Ideas!!! Thomas Paine Common Sense calls for the break of the colonies Influenced by the English Revolution John Locke