The economic drive refers to the main factor or motivation that pushes an economy forward. In this context, it specifically refers to what drove economic activity in the British colonies in North America.
Related terms
Mercantilism: Mercantilism was an economic system practiced by European powers during this time period where countries sought to increase their wealth through trade with their colonies while maintaining favorable trade balances.
Triangular Trade: Triangular Trade was a system of trade between Europe, Africa, and the Americas. It involved the exchange of goods, including slaves, across these three regions.
Navigation Acts: The Navigation Acts were a series of laws imposed by the British government on the American colonies to regulate trade and ensure that colonial goods were primarily sold to Britain.