Problem Analysis:
The image provides information about
Mercantilism, an economic theory that was prevalent during the colonial era. The key points from the image are:
1.
Goal of Mercantilism: The goal is for the country (in this case, Britain) to become self-sufficient by using its colonies as sources of raw materials and consumers of finished goods.
2.
Mother Country's Role: The mother country produces finished goods using raw materials sourced from its colonies.
3.
Balance of Trade: The value of products exported by the mother country should be higher than the value of imports to maintain a favorable balance of trade.
4.
Historical Context: The slide asks who the "mother country" was for Florida, Georgia, and Canada in 1750.
Solution:
To solve the problem, we need to identify the mother countries for Florida, Georgia, and Canada in 1750 based on historical knowledge.
#### 1.
Florida:
- In 1750,
Florida was under Spanish control. Spain had established colonies in Florida, including St. Augustine, which was founded in 1565.
- Therefore, the
mother country for Florida in 1750 was
Spain.
#### 2.
Georgia:
- Georgia was one of the original
Thirteen Colonies in North America, which were part of the British Empire.
- It was founded in 1732 by James Oglethorpe as a colony of Britain.
- Therefore, the
mother country for Georgia in 1750 was
Britain.
#### 3.
Canada:
- In 1750,
Canada was part of New France, which was a colony of
France.
- France had established settlements in Canada, including Quebec City (founded in 1608) and Montreal (founded in 1642).
- Therefore, the
mother country for Canada in 1750 was
France.
Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{\text{Florida: Spain, Georgia: Britain, Canada: France}}
\]
Explanation:
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Florida: Controlled by Spain as part of its colonial empire in the Americas.
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Georgia: One of the Thirteen Colonies under British rule.
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Canada: Part of New France, which was a French colony.
This solution aligns with the historical context of the 18th century and the mercantilist policies practiced by European powers during that time.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of mercantilism worksheet.
