Title: How Resources from Spanish and French Colonies in the Americas Led to the Decline of Spain and the Enrichment of France

During the 1500's and 1600's trade was developed between the America's and Europe. Resources that came from the America's cause problems for Spain because trade was not properly regulated along with bad relations between other countries and poor leadership, which led to the loss of wealth. Spain also lacked important economic qualities. France was enriched by the resources from the Americas because trade was encouraged and regulated. Also the finance minister, Colbert, followed mercantilist policies that greatly improved economy and there was strong royal power to enforce the policies of t…