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2 Mercantilism The sole (main) purpose of the colony is to provide raw materials for the mother country Colonies work for the mother country The colony sends raw materials to the mother country The mother colony makes finished goods MOTHER COUNTRY MAKES A PROFIT ($$)!

3 Raw Materials PROFIT Finished Goods for PROFIT

4 Now, in your own words… What is mercantilism? Write out your own definition in the lines on your notes page

5 Triangle trade Using pages 121-122 in your textbook define triangle trade on your notes page Use the chart in the textbook to help you fill in the chart on your notes page Answer the question on the bottom of your notes page “What was the name of the route between Africa and the West Indies/Americas?


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