WEST-E History (027) Practice Questions - Washington Educator Skills Tests-Endorsements History (027) Exam

Under mercantilism, why did European powers value colonies?

Colonies were expected to operate without trade restrictions. Colonies existed mainly to weaken the mother country's navy. Colonies supplied raw materials and bought finished goods from the mother country. Colonies were forbidden from producing any agricultural goods.

Correct Answer:

Colonies supplied raw materials and bought finished goods from the mother country.

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