Question

Summarize the benefits and handicaps of england's economic policies in its north american colonies from 1651—1770. Were the colonies mistreated? Was there justified cause for rebellion against economic policies of the mother country?

Answer 1

The economic policy of England toward the colonies was mercantilism. This policy means that colonies were expected to help the "mother country" gain access to resources and a market for goods helping them economically. To ensure this the Navigation Acts were passed in 1651 and 1660 which outlawed trade on any ship but an English ship and gave England the right to search ships. This law was not followed strictly until after the French-Indian War (Seven Years' War).  After 1763, the policies of England became more strict and taxation was more heavy. This was due to a large amount of English debt from protecting the colonies.

The colonies were not mistreated until the Patriot groups began to organize rebellions, boycotts, and riots. These acts caused England to respond with punishing acts and more taxation. The Patriots were justified in their response to the punishing acts but early laws were customary for a "mother country". Representation from a colony was unheard of at the time and though could have been the simple solution, England was not going to give up power or give their "child" a say in government.

Answer 2

The benefits of England's economic policies were designed to help sustain and recover the battered economy of England after the french-Indian war. Its handicaps include the growing discontent it caused throughout the colonies.

During and after the time frame listed in the question the English mother country passed a variety of policies the pros and cons for these include:

• Rebuilding the English economy
• Exclusive rights to products produced in the colonies
• Growing colonial discontent
• Greatly reduced economic prosperity in the colonies

As can be seen from these and the many other benefits and handicaps of the English policies, the benefits tend to apply only to the English mother country and the handicaps to the colonies. This mistreatment of the colonies eventually led to the colonial revolution against the crown. This rebellion was entirely justified given the negative impact of these many policies and the fact that no chance was given to the colonies to voice their concerns.

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