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The home country sells goods to their own colonies and sells more goods than bought.

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Under mercantilism the American colonists were essentially tenants of Britain. In exchange for the land on which they lived, they "paid rent" to Britain by sending almost all of their manufactured goods back to Britain.

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Economic policy stating that a country's power depends on wealth and supports profitable trading. (Commercialism)

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👑⛵️💶💸💰
Investors shared losses and profits depending on the success of the colony.

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Established first North American colony, Jamestown

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Influenced trade by pooling wealth together to establish overseas colonies.

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Similar to the modern day shareholder corporation.

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From Europe- cattle, horses, disease, fruit, sugar
From Americas- tomatoes, corn, potatoes, beans, cocoa.

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The Colombian Exchange created an economic connection between the Eastern and Western Hemisphere. 🌎🌏

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The global transfer of plants, animals, food and disease.