Great Britain had many colonies in North America. What was the purpose of these colonies according to the ideas of mercantilism?

A. to trade with countries other than Great Britain

B. to produce raw materials for Great Britain

C. to increase wealth for colonial merchants

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Nathan Harvey

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6 June, 05:58

Great Britain had many colonies in North America. What was the purpose of these colonies according to the ideas of mercantilism?

A. to trade with countries other than Great Britain

B. to produce raw materials for Great Britain

C. to increase wealth for colonial merchants

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Keyon White · Answer 1

The purpose of these colonies according to the ideas of mercantilism was to produce raw materials for Great Britain (and later bbuy manufactured goods from UK) that was the reason why Great Britain had many colonies in North America

Great Britain had many colonies in North America. What was the purpose of these colonies according to the ideas of mercantilism?A. to trade with countries other than Great BritainB. to produce raw materials for Great BritainC. to increase wealth for colonial merchants

Great Britain had many colonies in North America. What was the purpose of these colonies according to the ideas of mercantilism?

A. to trade with countries other than Great Britain

B. to produce raw materials for Great Britain

C. to increase wealth for colonial merchants