Martin Luther
Beginning of paper
Economics in Colonial America
During the 1500's to 1800's, the strength and stature of a
country depended upon its political power, which can be traced to how
self-sufficient it was. Striving to be self-sufficient was what
nations sought after; dependency was not a characteristic of a
powerful ....
Middle of paper
.... adversly effected the well-being of the colonies. This grip
caused the central economy of Spain to grow at the expense of the
colonies. During the duration of this period, the 1500's through the
1700's, mercantilism had a major effect on the economies in the new
world. English speaking colonies were effected by England's policies
and acts. These policies and acts were means of controling the economy
of the colonies in America and strengthen the central government of
England ....
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