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1774 //Construction of a Road// by Vernet The development of commercial practices, patterns of mass production and consumption, and their economic and social impact

Started by Colbert, a French economic advisor, in the mid 1600’s, a new system of economics called Mercantilism took place. Its influence began to be used by governments all over Europe. It promoted a favorable ratio of exports to imports, as well as raising tariffs on imported goods to encourage internal trade. With the internal trade however, there was a need for transportation and roads. So roads were built and later trains were used to move goods around. //The Construction of a Road// by Vernet in 1774 reflects the gains of the 18th century through the building of roads. Because of the roads, food was easily transported and emergency supplies could be available, leading to less starvation. This pattern of economic influence was a great benefit to various countries’ transportation and trade. Mckay, Hill, Buckler, John, Bennet, John. //A History of Western Society//. 7. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 2003.