There were many factors that helped the growth of The British Empire such as early settlers and trading companies, however the Navigation Acts rapidly accelerated the success of the trading companies therefore expanding The British Empire. The Navigation Acts were a set of laws that kept trade in the hands of the British; this gave them ultimate power over most trade and gained them a lot of wealth and thus success. Government and war played a significant role in the growth of the British Empire which gave them more power such as the EIC winning a number of sea battles against the Dutch which granted another firmum which gave the company more effective trading. Trading companies helped the growth of the British Empire, as without these, there would have been no income, meaning Britain couldn’t gain more land and secure more footholds. The trading companies played a significant role in triggering the Navigation Acts, but it was the acts themselves that put trade in the hands of the British.
Hakluyt also pointed that the overflow of people, both in need of religious freedom and in want of more business opportunities, within England needed a place to go. America is not only perfect for dumping those excess peoples into, but also exceeds that by also bringing profit from those living in those colonies. One of the major points that Hakluyt drives home is the comeuppance to Spain by creating demand for goods and shipping, and thereby creating profit for England and away from the plundering Spanish. From the profits of the taxes and duties of the new shipping industry, Hakluyt believes a powerful navy can be built for the protection and preservation of the growing British Empire. In 1584, when Hakluyt wrote his Discourse, he says that England at the time was swarming with unemployed youths, men, soldiers, prisoners, and beggars.
Since England owned these particular areas of the New World, these colonies were very influenced and affected by their mother country. The social faults, political chaos, and economic distress in England during the early colonial years in America played a role in shaping the English colonial experience. The societal issues that were present in England during the 17th century pushed many people to go to the Americas. The overpopulation in England was a major incentive for many to move across the Atlantic. Another reason for migration was the idea of primogeniture, which allowed the eldest son to inherit the wealth; leaving others desperate and in hopes of finding riches overseas.
The center of the late mercantilist is Britain. From the late 16th, the British foreign trade account for the Dominant position of their national economy. In order to occupy the international market further, the British promote the colonial expansion activities more and more and North America is a focus of British colonization. The late mercantilism promotes the development of the British North America. For example, the tobacco industry which the immigrants soon discovered tobacco trade could bring them much benefit.
The English and French Colonies in America The English and French were willing to venture for new life that could bring them wealth. The English were first to venture out for this new life. They were among the most important colonizers of the Americas. They set up local governments and a diverse economy. They farmed, fished and traded.
It was said that a nations greatness was derived from a great navy that was ran well and had multiple strategies. Most of the US greatness in their navy was from the influence they received from the book The Influence of Sea Power upon History. Mahan believed in bringing together certain elements. His elements were trade, as well as a merchant to do the trading, a navy, navy base, and lastly, an empire. His elements allowed the US to establish a thriving navy that would grow to be successful.
The Age of Mercantilism The basis of the British Empire was founded in the age of mercantilism, an economic theory that stressed maximizing the trade inside the empire, and trying to weaken rival empires. The modern British Empire was based upon the preceding English Empire which first took shape in the early 17th century, with the English settlement of the eastern colonies of North America, which later became the United States, as well as Canada's Maritime provinces, and the colonizations of the smaller islands of the Caribbean such as Trinidad and Tobago, the Bahamas, the Leeward Islands, Barbados, Jamaica and Bermuda. These sugar plantation islands, where slavery became the basis of the economy, comprised Britain's most lucrative colonies. The American colonies also utilized slave labour in the farming of tobacco, indigo and rice in the south. Britain's American empire was slowly expanded by war and colonization.
Great changes in the use and development of navigation tactics and method occurred during 600 C.E to 1750 C.E that changed oversea trade in the Indian Ocean dramatically. The regions had to continue to improve their technology throughout the ages to sail the Indian oceans. For example the dhow was a very important advanced ship which was used to import and export people and products. Also the development of these larger ships helped make the shipments of cargo more profitable. In addition the regions still continued to seek exotic items such as precious metals, jewels, spices and fine textiles.
Analyze the Origins and Development of Slavery in Britain’s North America Slavery has long been imprinted onto the image of the Americas; it has augmented and sporadically blackened the history of the colonial North America. It has roots so deep and complex in the primeval days of the Americas that the survival of the country owing to slavery can be easily asserted. Many factors contributed to the development of slavery in colonial America; these include the positive effects it had on the economical and population growth of the populace, the growth of capitalism, and the rise of individualism. The early origins of slavery in North America can be traced to the preexisting slave trade already flourishing between other European nations and Africa. Slavery was such a vital part in the cultivation of cash crops such as sugarcane that it was introduced to North America with its colonization.
Topic How was the Transatlantic Trade in humans organised to obtain maximum profits for the Europeans and what effects did it have on its victims? Rationale The reason I chose this topic is because it was a fascinating period in the history of the Caribbean and I wanted to investigate how this trade was conducted and the impact it had not only on the Europeans but also the Africans. Introduction There was a great demand for slaves during the 17th century due to the rapid growth and expansion of the sugar industry in the Caribbean. "Sugar planters clamoured for African slaves, without whom they could not expand production. "[1] To satisfy the need for slave labour, the Transatlantic Slave Trade developed.