Question

1. how did economic policies from britain (like the mercantilist system) create tensions in the colonies?

Explanation:

Mercantilist policies aimed to enrich Britain at the colonies' expense. They restricted colonial trade, forcing colonies to trade mainly with Britain, and imposed taxes and regulations. This limited colonial economic opportunities and autonomy, leading to resentment and tensions as colonists felt exploited and their economic growth was stunted.

Answer:

Economic policies like the mercantilist system created tensions in the colonies by restricting trade, imposing taxes and regulations, and limiting colonial economic autonomy and opportunities, leading to resentment among colonists.