The rise and fall of Britain's North American empire : the political economy of colonial America / Gerald Pollio.
Pollio, Gerald, author.
2022
HB74.P65
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Title The rise and fall of Britain's North American empire : the political economy of colonial America / Gerald Pollio.
Author Pollio, Gerald, author.
ISBN 9783031074844 (electronic bk.)
303107484X (electronic bk.)
9783031074837
3031074831
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-07484-4
Published Cham, Switzerland : Palgrave Macmillan, 2022.
Language English
Description 1 online resource : illustrations (black and white).
Other Standard Identifiers 10.1007/978-3-031-07484-4 doi
Call Number HB74.P65
Dewey Decimal Classification 325.3410971
Summary This book explores the economic factors that led to Britain forfeiting its North American colonies. Placing discussions within both a historical and political context, the development of the colonial economy is examined in relation to both slavery and the industrial revolution. In turn, changes to British tax policy post-1760 and the increased burden placed on American taxpayers are detailed, alongside the resentment and resistance to them. These factors, as well as nonimportation agreements and boycotts, are highlighted as the major motivations for the American Revolution. This book aims to provide an accessible foundation to the economic and political issues central to Britains colonial activities in North America. It will be relevant to students and researchers interested in the political economy and economic history. Gerald Pollio, PhD was formerly affiliated with Fordham University, London Study Centre.
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Part I Introduction
1 Historical and Political Background
Part II The Economy of Colonial America
2 Labour
2.1 Slave Labour
3 The Slave Trade and Britains Industrial Revolution
4 Economic Impact of Slavery
5 Industry
6 Land Values, Tenancy, and Private Ownership
Part III The Politics and Economics of British Trade and Revenue Policies
7 The End of Salutary Neglect
8 Trade and Navigation Acts
9 The Stamp Act
10 The Townshend Duties
11 Nonimportation
Part IV Rebellion: Revolution and Its Aftermath
12 Confiscation
13 Repudiation
14 Foreign Loans
15 Fiat Money?
16 Trade and Trade Policy
Conclusion
Index.

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