Question

What economic policies of Great Britain contributed to the rebellion of the colonist?

Answer 1

Answer:

Mercantilism

Explanation:

The policy known as mercantilism is a national economic policy that is meant to increase to as much as possible the exports of a nation. It consists on high taxes and laws that close the market to those intended by the government only. Also, the idea of such high taxes and no political representation help a lot for the rebellion to happen. Mercantilism most of the times would end in war and rebellion.

Answer 2

The idea of "no taxation without representation" was one of the policies that contributed to the American colonists rebellion. After the French and Indian War, the British government needed to generate revenue. To do this, they turned to the colonists as the war was fought on American soil. The British government taxed several different commodities such as sugar, paper, lead, tea, etc. These acts, like the Sugar Act and Stamp Act, were met by fierce opposition from the colonists.