USA HISTORY

SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732

COLONIES OF FRANCE ENGLAND

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The real purpose of the colonial system was to
A
enrich Britain
B
create an Independent nation
C
make native Americans obedient
D
allow King to tax native Americans
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Although many colonists benefited from the trade relationship with the home country, the real purpose of the colonial system was to enrich Britain. The British interest in establishing colonies was influenced by the theory of mercantilism.

Detailed explanation-2: -The purposes of colonialism included economic exploitation of the colony’s natural resources, creation of new markets for the colonizer, and extension of the colonizer’s way of life beyond its national borders.

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