This idea of mercantilism had a profound effect on the economic growth of the thirteen colonies. The colonies were generally "dumping grounds" for surpluses, as well as a place to find raw materials, which would ultimately lead to an income of gold. In order to achieve these goals, Britain passed a series of Navigation Acts, beginning in 1650...
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The colonies were generally "dumping grounds" for surpluses, as well as a place to find raw materials, which would ultimately lead to an income of gold. In order to achieve these goals, Britain passed a series of Navigation Acts, beginning in 1650. They called for British ships to control all trade, and for goods going to the colonies to stop in London first...
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American Colonies The Northern part depends in agriculture, Crops like corn and wheat grew in large numbers, and much was shipped to England. The Middle Colonies were mainly industrial...	2 / 411
New England And Southern Colonies Slaves contributed to much of the population of the South, in fact in South Carolina slaves outnumbered settlers two to one. In New England, however, because of the lack of need for labor there were very few black slaves and everyone was relatively equal...	3 / 649
Northern and Southern colonies The people made their own clothes and shoes. They grew much of their own food. Crops like corn and wheat grew in large numbers, and much was shipped to England...	2 / 307
Northern And Southern Colonies The northern and southern colonies were recognized for different purposes, were populated by different groups of people and had different economic bases...	1 / 227