Mercantilism: An economic policy prevalent during this era where nations focused on accumulating wealth through favorable trade balances, colonization, and protectionist measures.
Imperialism: The practice of extending power and influence over other territories through colonization or military force, often driven by economic motives seen in the establishment of outposts by the British East India Company.
Enlightenment Ideas: Philosophical, intellectual movement emphasizing reason, individual rights, science-driven progress which influenced political structures globally including resistance against monopolistic trade practices.