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.