Whether British mercantilism had any effect on the occurrence of the American Revolution is a many years disputed question of historians. There are many questions that need to be asked before you can decide this ultimate question. Ex: Did the Navigation Acts hold back the growing American economy or did they help boost the American economy with a sure market for all America’s products? Or, were the Navigation Acts unfair quests asked of Britain? …showed first 75 words of 669 total…

…showed last 75 words of 669 total…to deal with more regulations because Britain did not want competition for its own companies. In conclusion, when looking at the big picture and all advantages and disadvantages, I am in agreement with George Bancroft, and Lawrence A. Harper, the British mercantilist ways stunted the growth of the America’s colonies to be prosperous sooner. Because of this, resentment built up in the colonies toward the mother country and thus, eventually, caused the American Revolution.