... were on the job.iii Both of these helped to make the navy and merchant marine immensely popular within France. Colbert also introduced mercantilism to France, which was based on three principles, the first being high tariffs. By raising the taxes on foreign goods, Colbert was making it ... The second principle of mercantilism that Colbert introduced was establishing colonies. Through the creation of overseas colonies such as New France, Acadia, Louisiana, and the French West Indies Colbert was able to receive many benefits. The colonies offered an astounding amount of natural resources...

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