Colonial Concepts

Concepts/Vocab
 Mercantilism

•  Concept that states that a

nation’s power is directly
related to its wealth.
•  Amass wealth by limiting
imports and increasing
exports.

•  Very popular economic

policy from 16-18th
centuries.
British/Colonial Acts

•  Molasses act 1733

•  High import tax on imported
sugar from non-British
countries.

•  Navigation Acts 1651

•  All goods must travel on
British ships.
•  Certain items can only be sold
to England.

•  Hat Act 1732

•  Colonists can’t make or export
hats. Only make cloth for the
hat.
Triangular Trade
 Discussion Question

•  Recap:

•  What was the primary goal of Britain’s trade policies?

•  In what ways did Britain try to “limit” or restrict

colonial trade?

•  If you were a colonial resident, what would your

response be to these policies?
Middle Passage Worksheet
 Discussion Question

•  Recap:
•  How was the “Middle Passage” part of the triangular
trade system?

•  According to the worksheet who shipped the most

slaves? Which area received the least amount of slaves?
•  Why might this be considered ironic?