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mercantilism had a major effect on the economies in the new
world. English speaking colonies were effected by England's policies
and acts. These policies and acts were means of controling the economy
of the colonies in America and strengthen the central government of
England. Dutch traders had the commercial vessel market well cornered
in the 1640's. It was very difficult for English colonies to compete
with the Dutch. With owning 75 percent of Northern Europes' vessels,
being well-financed and experienced, the Dutch were going to stay in
control of the market unless European Parliament intervined. In 1651
the European parliament enacted the first Navigation Act to undercut
the Dutches domination. England was hoping that this Act would exclude
the Dutch from trade with the English and force its own merchant
marine to grow. This act was the first attempt to enforce
merchantilism by England. The act proclaimed that all trade between
France and English ...

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the American colonies must first land at an english port and then be
reshipped to America in English vessels (Kurland). The British would
benefit from this act by imposing custom duties on goods, which cost
would be passed to the american consumer. The english merchants would
profit from handling, insurance, and shipping fees. This Act also
provided for a naval officer in all colonial ports to insure the
upholding of the mercantile law. From the American stand point, the
Staple Act meant higher prices and a blatant attempt of the British to
exploit America for the benefit of the english merchants. There was no
need for the Staple Act to be passed. The Act ...

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