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During the mid-18th century through the early 19th century, which reason best explains why European countries sought resources in countries of Africa, Asia, and South America?

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They needed raw materials from Africa, Asia, and South American countries to create new products. European countries would then sell the products they made at a high price to produce wealth. 
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