Because the thirteen American colonies were part of the British Empire,

Britain encouraged the colonies to trade with other nations.

Britain did not want the colonies to trade with other nations.

Britain wanted the colonies to sell raw materials at a fair price.

Britain sold finished goods to the colonies at the lowest prices.

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3 March, 17:22

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Hugo Bishop · Answer 1

Britain encouraged the colonies to not trade with other nations. Then Britain would gain all the profits.

Ainsley Alvarado · Answer 2

Britain did not want the colonies to trade with other nations.

This concept is known as mercantilism.