Which best describes the role of mercantilism during the 1600s?

a. european colonies in south america grew wealthy by seizing gold from native tribes.
b. european countries wanted to expand their wealth by taxing colonists and native peoples.
c. european countries wanted to expand their wealth by exporting raw materials from colonies.
d. european colonies in north america grew wealthy through lucrative shipbuilding industries.

On july 4, 1776, thomas jefferson wrote the declaration of independence. the declaration of independence can be compared to a break up letter because jefferson explained why america wanted its independence from king george iii. read pages 516-520 in your textbook to discover why america wanted to be an independent country. you will write your own break up letter from the colonies to king george iii. your letter needs to be at least 5-7 sentences, include the issues/events leading up to this breaking point, and why the founding fathers felt independence would be better. remember! this is a “breakup letter”, so channel your inner taylor swift and make it creative!