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The colonies helped produce goods that Britain would otherwise have had to export.
The colonies helped produce goods that Britain would otherwise have had to export.
The colonies helped provide raw materials and goods that Britain would otherwise have had to import.
The colonies helped provide raw materials and goods that Britain would otherwise have had to import.
The colonists bought goods from foreign suppliers, so the British did not have to supply these goods.
The colonists bought goods from foreign suppliers, so the British did not have to supply these goods.
The colonists grew wealthy along with the British Crown, which extended Britain’s empire.
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The best response that explains how the colonies fit into Britain's mercantilist economy is:
The colonies helped provide raw materials and goods that Britain would otherwise have had to import.
This response accurately reflects the mercantilist system, where colonies were expected to supply the mother country with resources and goods to reduce dependence on foreign imports.
