As such, mercantilism became the key economic model of the time. It encouraged the colonists to purchase goods from England rather than rival nations. The colonies sent raw materials to England where they were manufactured into finished products and sold to the colonists.
After the French and Indian War the English's salutary neglect began to disappear and they took a more active approach to ruling the colonies. This causes the colonists to feel like their liberties were being taken away, leading to defensive actions and resentment
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