1. 3.1: England and Its Colonies

2. Mercantilism
economic philosophy of 17th and 18th century
colonies exist to enrich mother country
- colonies raw materials  Britain / Britain sells finished goods to colonies
- profit from exports > cost of imports = favorable balance of trade

3. Navigation Acts
laws passed by Parliament to make colonists follow the rules
only British ships could be used to transport goods (3/4 of crew had to be British)
most goods had to go through British ports
goods (tobacco, sugar, cotton) could only be traded w/ British
colonists taxed for goods from non-British countries

4. Salutary Neglect
laws regulating colonial trade not easily enforceable
- already at war w/ others
- costs
- distance
- mercantilism still working
colonists ignore laws
British relaxed enforcement
colonial merchants smuggled goods from French, Dutch, and Spanish
bribed British customs officials and governors
eventually British try to crack down
- too little, too late

5. Mercantilism Cartoon
Identify three symbols and for each explain what it represents.
Is mercantilism positively or negatively portrayed? Explain.
Give the cartoon a title.

6. Mercantilism Cartoon
Directions:
Make a cartoon that is pro-mercantilism from point of view of British citizens in England or the colonies. Include a title AND captions
B. Complete the prompts below regarding your cartoon.
1. Identify three symbols and for each explain what it represents.
2. Explain how this positively promotes mercantilism.
C. Be ready to present.