Question

During colonial times, a system of international interdependence developed between the American colonies and Europe. Which of the following correctly illustrates this relationship? (4 points)

Group of answer choices

The colonies exported slave labor to Europe for farm work. Europe exported raw materials to the colonies.

The colonies relied on manufactured goods from Europe. Europe relied on raw materials from the colonies.

The colonies exported tea to Europe. Europe exported sugar and cotton to the colonies.

The colonies relied on rum and sugar from Europe. Europe relied on shipbuilding supplies from the colonies.

Answer 1

The international interdependence developed between American colonies and Europe can be seen in that the colonies relied on manufactured goods from Europe. Europe relied on raw materials from the colonies.

Step-by-step explanation:

The first option is not correct because the colonies were not exporting slaves to anyone, but they acquired them for their own needs.

The second option is correct because the American colonies were primarily used for large scale production of agricultural goods, but also for obtaining metals, while Europe had the manufacturing facilities for the same. Practically, the colonies provided the materials, Europe produced manufactured goods.

The third choice is not correct because tea was not produced in the American colonies, nor sugar and cotton (not on a large scale) were produced were produced in Europe.

The fourth option is not correct because rum was produced on both sides, but mostly in the colonies, while sugar was exclusively produced in the colonies, and Europe was not in need of shipbuilding supplies as well.