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1 CHAPTER 3: Mercantilism Slavery and the Middle Passage

2 MERCANTILISM: AN ECONOMIC SYSTEM IN WHICH NATIONS SEEK TO INCREASE THEIR WEALTH BY OBTAINING GOLD & SILVER AND WITH A FAVORABLE BALANCE OF TRADE MERCANTILISM

3 NAVIGATION ACTS 1651- England’s Parliament passed a series of laws known as the Navigation Acts These laws restricted the colonies shipping & trade Ships, destinations, crews, goods: All strictly regulated by the English The colonies were developing a spirit of self-determination. Therefore, they were NOT happy with these restrictions

4 THE MIDDLE PASSAGE During the 17th century, Africans endured a transatlantic crossing from Africa to the North American Colonies Cruelty characterized the months long journey – 13% died on route

5 THE COLONIES COME OF AGE
New England, Middle Colonies, and the South – all developed distinct economies and societies In the South, rural Plantations with a single cash crop were common Small Southern farmers (Germans, Scots, Irish) and African slaves made up the majority of people Southern Plantation

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