Ch. 17 The Transatlantic Economy, Trade Wars, and the Colonial Rebellion.

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Mercantilism System of heavy gov’t regulation of trade and commerce in hopes of increasing national wealth Wealth is measured in gold and silver  the country with the most WINS!! Nation’s should purchase as little as possible from other countries BUT try to export more than import Colonies should benefit the mother country economically