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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.

Answer 1

A

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Answer 2

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

Step-by-step 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.