Jean-Baptiste Colbert and Mercantilism (jan 1, 1500 – jan 1, 1700)
Description:
He was First Minister of State and he assisted France in becoming the dominant European power. As a supporter of mercantilism, he took actions such as creating a system of tariffs and duties along with blocking foreigners from trading in French colonies.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1500
jan 1, 1700
~ 200 years