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AP World History: Modern
Unit 6 – Industrialization's Impact (1750-1900)
Topic 6.2
What influenced the shift from mercantilist policies towards free trade in colonial territories during this period?
Colonies demanded for free trade which forced metropoles to change policy.
The growing influence of liberal economic ideas like laissez-faire capitalism contributed to this shift.
There was a lack of natural resources to support mercantilism anymore.
International law mandated all countries switch towards free trade policies at this time.
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AP World History: Modern - 6.2 Expansion of Imperialism
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