Triangular Trade and Self-Government The Colonies 1650s-1700s
Mercantilism An economic theory that states that a nation becomes strong by keeping strict control over its trade “Trade-riches of the world”
Navagation Acts 1650 Passed by English Parliament Regulated trade between England and its colonies Materials: tobacco/cotton Colonies build own ships- New England shipbuilding town Any colonists resented
Yankees Nickname that implied New England merchants were clever and hardworking Could profit from any deal Molasses, raw materials, slaves