... Revolution (1775-1783). In the 18th century a reaction to mercantilism began, and the philosophy of free trade started to take root. Economists, particularly British economist Adam Smith, argued against government regulation of the economy. Smith asserted that trade with a colony was no more profitable than with an independent country. He argued that political strategy might justify colonialism, but economics could not. By ... . B The War Hawks The strongest agitation for war came from the frontier regions of the United States. Western and southern representatives in Congress, most notab...

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