<span>The three basic causes of colonial dissatisfaction might be the stubbornly held (and slowly dying) British ideal of mercantilism, the changing character of the colonies themselves and the problem and expenses of defending the colonies. The colonies complained because they had no representations in Parliament and Great Britain had control over their legislature and taxes</span>
The answer is a delusion.
Robert is exhibiting delusion due to his depressive disorder. A delusion is a kind or characteristically a symptom of mental disorder which made a person having a distinctive belief or impression that is positively maintained despite being opposed by what is generally accepted as reality or logical argument just like what Robert portrays.
Because traditional economies are characterized as being primarily agricultural, they are prone to stagnation since they rely heavily on weather, which can be unpredictable and pragmatic.
I think it might be the 3/5 compromise. more context?
Indonesia is the first one i don't know the others sorry
