Mercantilism vs. Capitalism: What's the Difference? | 9th Grade SocialStudies

Описание: Welcome to Tutor Consortium! In this 9th-grade Social Studies and Economics lesson, we're tackling two of the most important economic systems in modern history: Mercantilism and Capitalism. Ever wondered why countries used to fight over gold and spices? Or how we ended up with a global system of iPhones, free trade, and stock markets? It all comes down to the epic battle between these two ideas.

This video is specifically designed to align with 9th-grade curriculum standards (like the C3 Framework and Common Core for History/Social Studies), which require students to analyze and compare different economic systems and their historical impact. We'll trace the shift from the 1500s to today, exploring how the world's "economic operating system" got a major update.

Join us as we break down these complex theories into simple, clear concepts, using analogies 9th graders can understand. We'll compare mercantilism's "zero-sum game" to capitalism's "positive-sum game" and explain why that one tiny difference changed the world.