The Age of Mercantilism: Economic Rivalry and Colonial Expansion
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What was the primary goal of mercantilism?
Which country was the leading proponent of mercantilism during the 16th and 17th centuries?
What was the Navigation Act of 1651?
What was the main purpose of the East India Companies established by European powers during the Age of Mercantilism?
Which European power established the first permanent colony in North America?
What was the main reason for the French and Indian War (1754-1763)?
Which European power gained control of most of North America after the French and Indian War?
What was the main cause of the American Revolution (1775-1783)?
Which European power gained control of most of South America during the Age of Mercantilism?
What was the main reason for the decline of mercantilism in the late 18th century?
Which country became the leading economic power in the world after the decline of mercantilism?
What was the main cause of the Opium Wars (1839-1842 and 1856-1860) between Britain and China?
Which European power gained control of most of Southeast Asia during the Age of Mercantilism?
What was the main reason for the Scramble for Africa in the late 19th century?
Which European power gained control of most of Africa during the Scramble for Africa?