Mercantilism was an economic theory whereby colonies were founded and maintained for the benefit of the mother country. Furthermore, the government had the ability to regulate its own economy with the intent of dominating over rival countries. Mercantilist countries tended to favor the creation of domestic (national) industries and businesses, and tried to discourage importing goods from other economies (usually by tariffs.) Effective mercantilism was thought to enable a country to become economically self-sufficient. This is the sort of relationship England had with the American colonies. Mercantilism dominated the economic landscape. Colonists were only able to trade with British merchants, and colonial manufacturing ventures were largely frowned upon. The British Navigation Acts regulated these policies. Smuggling was common. Politically, the British practiced a policy of salutary neglect.
As what the map shows, one of the geographical features of West Africa is the Sahara Desert. Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world. Camel caravans are important innovation in trade in West Africa because camels are the only animals that can withstand the hot temperature of the desert while carrying goods, and without food and water. The fat in the camels' humps gave them the energy to walk the desert even without food and water. The camel caravans made the West - North Africa trade possible, establishing trade routes across the hot desert.
<span>Thomas Paine wanted people to think about what was happening. He explained that the people must fight against the unfair and unjust ways of King George III and the British Parliament.
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