How did mercantilism affect the colony Pennsylvania?

Mercantilism influenced Pennsylvania by promoting trade practices that favored the mother country, England, which sought to extract resources and wealth from its colonies. While Pennsylvania benefited from its rich agricultural output, the mercantilist system restricted its ability to trade freely with other nations. This led to economic dependence on England and limited opportunities for local merchants and producers. However, Pennsylvania's relatively diverse economy and tolerance for different religious and ethnic groups allowed it to thrive despite these constraints.