The Age of Mercantilism: Economic Rivalry and Colonial Expansion
The Age of Mercantilism: Economic Rivalry and Colonial Expansion
Questions
What was the primary goal of mercantilism?
- To increase a nation's wealth and power through trade and colonization
- To promote social equality and reduce poverty
- To establish a global system of free trade
- To limit the influence of religious institutions in economic affairs
Which country was the leading proponent of mercantilism during the 16th and 17th centuries?
- England
- France
- Spain
- Portugal
What was the Navigation Act of 1651?
- A law passed by the English Parliament that required all goods imported into England to be carried on English ships
- A law passed by the French Parliament that granted exclusive trading rights to the French East India Company
- A law passed by the Spanish Parliament that prohibited the export of gold and silver from the Americas
- A law passed by the Portuguese Parliament that established a monopoly on the spice trade
What was the main purpose of the East India Companies established by European powers during the Age of Mercantilism?
- To promote trade and colonization in Asia
- To establish religious missions in Asia
- To explore and map the interior of Asia
- To extract natural resources from Asia
Which European power established the first permanent colony in North America?
- England
- France
- Spain
- Portugal
What was the main reason for the French and Indian War (1754-1763)?
- Rivalry between France and England for control of North America
- Religious conflicts between French and English settlers
- Conflicts between Native American tribes and European settlers
- Economic disputes between France and England over trade routes
Which European power gained control of most of North America after the French and Indian War?
- England
- France
- Spain
- Portugal
What was the main cause of the American Revolution (1775-1783)?
- British taxation policies in the American colonies
- Conflicts between British and American settlers over land
- Religious disputes between British and American colonists
- Economic disputes between Britain and the American colonies over trade
Which European power gained control of most of South America during the Age of Mercantilism?
- England
- France
- Spain
- Portugal
What was the main reason for the decline of mercantilism in the late 18th century?
- The rise of free trade policies
- The Industrial Revolution
- The American Revolution
- The French Revolution
Which country became the leading economic power in the world after the decline of mercantilism?
- England
- France
- Spain
- Portugal
What was the main cause of the Opium Wars (1839-1842 and 1856-1860) between Britain and China?
- British attempts to sell opium to China
- Chinese attempts to sell opium to Britain
- Conflicts between British and Chinese traders
- Economic disputes between Britain and China over trade
Which European power gained control of most of Southeast Asia during the Age of Mercantilism?
- England
- France
- Spain
- Portugal
What was the main reason for the Scramble for Africa in the late 19th century?
- European powers' desire to acquire new colonies
- Conflicts between African kingdoms and European powers
- Economic disputes between European powers over trade routes
- Religious conflicts between European powers and African kingdoms
Which European power gained control of most of Africa during the Scramble for Africa?
- England
- France
- Spain
- Portugal