More than a century later, in 1680, the colonies would begin experiencing successive waves of immigrants from the countries of northwestern Europe and the arrival of African slaves, and the cultural and demographical impact would be enormous. ... In urban areas, the mercantile and trading industries were dominated by powerful individuals who had developed personal connections with other businessmen and suppliers "much to the resentment of small-time merchants who found it nearly impossible to find business and local consumers who felt they were being swindled. ...

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