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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 grew wealthy along with the British Crown, which extended Britain’s empire.
The colonists grew wealthy along with the British Crown, which extended Britain’s empire.
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.
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The response that best explains one way 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 statement captures the essence of mercantilism, where colonies were expected to supply raw materials to the mother country, reducing its dependence on external sources for essential goods and promoting economic self-sufficiency.
