How does evidence shape mercantilism?

Narrative sequence: answer How does evidence shape mercantilism by focusing on Part three: Land, trade and war. Use the chronology of BD Restoration England, 1660-1685, select named evidence connected to Study trade, including mercantilism, Navigation Acts and their impact and the slave trade, and order events accurately, show movement from one development to the next, and avoid jumping chronology. End by answering the command word directly.

This exam-style task requires a developed historical argument rather than a list of facts. Begin with the relevant period from Paper 2 Section B: British depth studies including the historic environment, then anchor the answer in Part three: Land, trade and war. The evidence should connect to Study trade, including mercantilism, Navigation Acts and their impact and the slave trade and be explained through cause, consequence, change, continuity, significance or interpretation as appropriate. A strong final judgement shows why the selected evidence is more convincing than a vague or unsupported claim.