Initially, you might want to look at how little America does produce- what could we even offer to a nation that produces almost everything. Another reason why Americans may be at a disadvantage with trading with China is due to our HUGE trade deficit- we owe so much money. On top of that, taxes on things being traded can be used against nations, if we traded with China and they raised the tax on imports than it could impact us very negatively.
The main way in which support for the Suffolk Resolves by the Continental Congress pushed the colonies closer to war is because this inspired people to take up arms and form groups, which eventually turned into militias.
Friedrich Fabri was a German intellectual who lived throughout the 19th century. He is known as the "Father of the Colonial Movement" due to his open support for the engagement of Germany into colonization efforts.
Fabri singled out 3 main reasons for the need to colonize other parts of the world.
- The Crisis in Germany's tariff and trade policy.
- The country's economic position
Two out of the 3 reasons he stated are considered as strengths. Which are Germany's strong growing navy and their powerful economic position in comparison to their European counterparts at the time?
The Spanish conquistadors sailed over the Atlantic to conquer Mexico and Peru in the 16th century.
