According to google, Mercantilism, an economic policy designed to increase a nation's wealth through exports, thrived in Great Britain between the 16th and 18th centuries. Between 1640-1660, Great Britain enjoyed the greatest benefits of mercantilism.
Answer:
The economy boosted once railroads were made in America. The railroads helped transport goods mostly form the North to the South since most factories were in the North.
They weren't able to make efficient crops and to eat
It changed in 1787 i believe
