Question

Multiple Choice. Under the system of mercantilism, the American colonies served in each of these capacities EXCEPT(1 point) Responses as a source of income for European manufacturers. as a source of income for European manufacturers. as a source of labor for major European industries. as a source of labor for major European industries. as a source of raw materials for European nations. as a source of raw materials for European nations. as a source of tax revenue for European governments.

Answer 1

The correct response is: **as a source of labor for major European industries.**

Under mercantilism, the American colonies primarily served as sources of raw materials, income, and tax revenue for European nations, but they were not typically a direct source of labor for major European industries.