Analyze the role of trans-Atlantic trade and Great Britain's mercantilist policies in the economic development of the British North American colonies in the period from 1650 to 1750.

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Analyze the role of trans-Atlantic trade and Great Britain's mercantilist policies in the economic development of the British North American colonies in the period from 1650 to 1750.

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The transatlantic trade that took place between Britain and her colonies during this time was absolutely essential in the economic development of Britian. Unfortunately, this development relied primarily on slave labor and the export of sugar and tobacco.