The readings for this concentrate on mercantilism, the Triangle Trade, slave plantations in the colonies, and the effects of the Enlightenment on society. On a page or two for this assignment, respond to the question:

Hunt discusses some of the conflicts that existed in mercantile philosophy and society during this time, particularly in relation to the pursuit of profit and the function of the state. How did England "rectify," if you will, the mercantile era's relentless pursuit of riches in the face of long-standing "historical" disapproval of such behavior (e.g., Roman Catholicism)?

Based on the readings that concentrate on mercantilism, the Triangle Trade, slave plantations in the colonies, and the effects of the Enlightenment on society. Respond this question in one or two pages:

1. According to Eric Williams, the West Indies' plantation slavery (note that slavery is a form of command economy) played a role in England's transition to a market economy. Keep in mind that most people in England lived as farmers, who were essentially independent of the market, before slavery spread to the Caribbean plantations.

For this assignment, name two and thoroughly explain how slavery helped nurture a shift to the market fixing the economic crisis in England, despite the fact that Williams develops a number of reasons surrounding this.To put it another way, how did slavery in the Caribbean: help create more wage labor in England; more goods for sale; more monetary revenues; or other things necessary for the market to address the economic problem

Mercantilism, the triangle trade and Caribbean piracy:

1. What made trading between nations so crucial to the Early Mercantile powers?

The fundamental economic philosophy governing market activity during the Feudal era emerged from the Church through Canon Law and was upheld by guilds and other forms of organized religion. For this question, identify and discuss two important factors that helped undermine the feudal economic system and open the door for the emergence of the mercantile society. Be sure to explain why these factors were important. These elements may have an ideological, political, or economic connection.