3. Do Now How was geography a factor in the economic development of the colonies? Be Specific.

4. Mercantilism: economic system where a nations goal is to increase their wealth through a favorable balance of trade.

5. WHO? ME?! Fish and game, especially the fur trade, allowed colonies to gain money and power.

6. The English Parliament passed several acts to ensure a favorable balance of trade in the mercantilist system. These became known as the Navigation Acts. The English Parliament passed several acts to ensure a favorable balance of trade in the mercantilist system. These became known as the Navigation Acts. Let’s see how they affect the colonists…

7. HEAR YE! HEAR YE! THERE’S A MESSAGE FROM PARLIAMENT!!

8. THE NAVIGATION ACTS RULE #1 The colonies are ONLY allowed to sell their raw materials (wool, iron, fur, etc.) directly to England. THE NAVIGATION ACTS RULE #1 The colonies are ONLY allowed to sell their raw materials (wool, iron, fur, etc.) directly to England.

9. As supporters of raw goods only, the colonies could not compete with England in manufacturing. Under the system of mercantilism, England’s economy always benefitted.

10. HEAR YE! HEAR YE! THERE’S A MESSAGE FROM PARLIAMENT!!

11. THE NAVIGATION ACTS RULE #2 The colonies are ONLY allowed to buy manufactured products (blankets, pots, hats, etc.) directly from England THE NAVIGATION ACTS RULE #2 The colonies are ONLY allowed to buy manufactured products (blankets, pots, hats, etc.) directly from England

12. Spain and France had large holdings in the Americas at this time as well, and made for a desirable alternative for trade.

13. HEAR YE! HEAR YE! THERE’S A MESSAGE FROM PARLIAMENT!!

14. THE NAVIGATION ACTS RULE #3 British soldiers may inspect colonial homes in search of smuggled goods. Any colonist found in the possession of smuggled good will be severely punished. *Repeat offenders will be taken to England for trial THE NAVIGATION ACTS RULE #3 British soldiers may inspect colonial homes in search of smuggled goods. Any colonist found in the possession of smuggled good will be severely punished. *Repeat offenders will be taken to England for trial

15. Do you think these acts were enforced? Colonists growing more angry and rebellious Threat of war with France is looming The British institute Salutary Neglect to keep the colonists’ loyalty.