1. Transatlantic Economy, Trade Wars, and Colonial Rebellion

2. Main Ideas and Topics Mercantile Empires Spanish Colonial System
Slavery and the Atlantic Economy
Mid 18th century wars
American Revolution

3. 4 Phases of European Contact
First two
Encounter and initial conquest
Led by Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands
Mercantile Empires
Marked by colonial rivalry among Spain, France, and Great Britain
Leads to establishment of large navies
Marked by the presence of slavery and establishment of plantation economies
Rise of colonial conflict between France and Great Britain

4. 4 Periods of European Contact
3rd Stage (19th century)
Direct imperialism in Africa and Asia
Free labor but still under terrible conditions
Goal was economic gains, national honor, and religious expansion
4th Stage (mid and late 20th century)
decolonization

5. Mercantilism
Government heavily regulates trade in hopes of increasing national wealth
Amass as much gold and silver as possible
Zero sum game

6. Slavery
As we watch the following video, write 5 important things that the video discusses.

7. Mid 18th Century Wars The War of Austrian Succession
Sig: Maria Theresa loses Silesia to Prussia but preserves Hapsburg Empire
Sig: France begins a series of wars which will eventually bring them to bankruptcy
More on this later

8. Seven Years War
As we watch the following clip, write 5 important things that the video discusses

9. The American Revolution
Causes
National debt from 7 years war
Remedy TAXES
Sugar Act
Stamp Act
Large size of the colonies made it difficult to organize and control
Enlightenment Ideas!!!
Thomas Paine Common Sense calls for the break of the colonies
Influenced by the English Revolution
John Locke