Question 9

How did an economic system affect the British colonization of North America?

A

Mercantilism motivated the British to found colonies to acquire resources and create markets for their goods.

B

Free enterprise motivated the British to found colonies to provide better opportunities for their entrepreneurs.

C

Mercantilism motivated the British to found colonies to create better trade relationships with other countries.

D

Free enterprise motivated the British to found colonies to create more competition for their domestic businesses.

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Erik White

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15 January, 16:01

Question 9

How did an economic system affect the British colonization of North America?

A

Mercantilism motivated the British to found colonies to acquire resources and create markets for their goods.

B

Free enterprise motivated the British to found colonies to provide better opportunities for their entrepreneurs.

C

Mercantilism motivated the British to found colonies to create better trade relationships with other countries.

D

Free enterprise motivated the British to found colonies to create more competition for their domestic businesses.

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Makena Ritter · Answer 1

Makena Ritter 15 January, 16:09

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Jayvon Mcdonald · Answer 2

Mercantilism motivated the British to found colonies to acquire resources and create markets for their goods.

Explanation:

The top european powers of the time, such as Britain, Portugal and Spain had good rural production. However, the was a lack of consuming market. This was one of the factors that led to colonization.

So the correct answer is:

Mercantilism motivated the British to found colonies to acquire resources and create markets for their goods.