1. Bell Ringer
Identify the Thirteen Original American Colonies and place them on the outline map

2. England and Its Colonies

3. "England and Its Colonies"
Learning Goal:
I can explain how English policies allowed the American colonies to develop on their own in the early 1700s.
Focus Question:
What factors shaped life in colonial America?

5. Mercantilism

6. Intro to Mercantilism
By the 1700s, American colonists were becoming more independent
That is, they were showing the ability to take care of themselves
They began to appreciate doing things for themselves

7. Intro to Mercantilism
The need for the colonies to trade with other countries increased as their lives became more complex
However, Great Britain would not allow the colonies to trade with whomever they wished

8. Mercantilism
This practice of regulating colonial trade for the profit of the mother country was called mercantilism
The colonies were expected to produce what England needed and to buy everything that they needed from England

10. Mercantilism
American colonies exported raw materials (lumber, furs, grain, and tobacco) and imported manufactured goods (furniture, iron utensils, books, and china) from England
Britain intended to make a profit from any trading the American colonies did

11. Triangular Trade
Much colonial commerce (trade) formed a triangular pattern
New England, Africa, and the West Indies formed what became known as triangular trade

12. Navigation Acts
To control colonial trade the British passed the Navigation Acts
These laws were designed to regulate American colonial trade

13. Navigation Acts
BUT, the American colonies did not want controls that benefited the British
They looked for ways to trade on their own
Problems will develop as colonists eventually refuse to accept Britain’s strict control

15. Smuggling Many colonial merchants resented British trade restrictions
So they smuggled (traded illegally) goods to and from other countries

16. England Loosens the Reins
Eventually England turned its attention away from the colonies and toward France
France was competing with England for control of Europe
During this time, British officials only lightly enforced trade restrictions
They settled into an overall colonial policy known as salutary neglect

17. Salutary Neglect
Salutary (beneficial) Neglect meant that England relaxed its enforcement of most trade regulations
In return – the Crown expected continued economic loyalty of the colonies
England does not enforce laws if colonies continue to provide raw materials and buy English-produced goods

18. Seeds of Self-Government
Policy of salutary neglect had an important effect
Under England’s less-than-watchful eye, the colonies were developing a taste for self-government that would eventually create conditions for rebellion

19. “The Revolution was effected before the War commenced
“The Revolution was effected before the War commenced. The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people …” - John Adams

20. Review Questions What is mercantilism?
Mercantilism is the practice of regulating colonial trade for the profit of the Mother country
Who does it benefit most?
It benefits the home country the most
Why was mercantilism causing problems for the American colonists?
They wanted to trade with whomever they pleased. They wanted to make profits for themselves, not for Great Britain.

21. Map Activity