The colonies received raw materials from the United States, which were then sold in European markets. Manufacturing was out of reach for the colonies.
Why were British colonists opposed to mercantilism?
Slavery and an unbalanced commerce system were two examples of mercantile acts against humanity.
During the mercantile period of Great Britain, colonies were subjected to periods of high inflation and excessive taxes, which caused widespread suffering.
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