Considerations on the Present State of the North American Colonies
- Anthony Bacon (author)
- Jack P. Greene (collection editor)
This essay is a seminal British political pamphlet by Anthony Bacon. It outlines the profound importance of the colonies to Great Britain—focusing on their booming trade, consumption of British manufactures, and their critical role in fueling the imperial economy.
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