Colonization: In the mid- 15th century, Europe had learned about currents and oceans of the world and by the 17th century that had an extensive trading network due to discovery of new lands, and colonization. A lot of European countries depended on trade for economic growth and stability. An explorer by the name of Christopher COlumbus decided to sail West of Europe, thinking he will circle around the world and sail back to Europe. On his voyage, he discovered a “New World” where he found the Native Americans and an abundance of new goods like spices, corn, tobacco, and grain. When he returned to Europe, he informed the British empire. The British wanted to expand more and they set out to colonize this area. The colonization of America was developed during the 1600s by thirteen British colonies in search of new goods, and …show more content…
Europe had limited resources, but the colonies helped provide them with unlimited natural resources from the New World that would make them rich. The colonizing men that were used to colonize the New World were considered as the first tradesmen because not only did they imported goods to New England, but they began to venture out and trade with other countries in Africa and South America. They developed their own internal economy and overseas trading system. The colonies were maturing building new homes, merchant shops, and developing smiths men, physicians, educators, etc. England did not like that these had other trading partners around world besides them. Nevertheless, the Navigation Acts was created during the mid-17th century. It was a series of laws to restrict colonial trade that would benefit only the British economic policies and trade. For example, all goods traded must go through England first before they reach the colonies, the colonies were restricted to making certain items and only British ships can be used to trade from