According to mercantilism, the purpose of North American colonies was to serve as sources of raw materials and markets for finished goods. Colonies were expected to provide valuable resources, such as timber, tobacco, and fur, which could be exported to the mother country to enhance its wealth and economic power. Additionally, they were intended to create a favorable balance of trade by limiting imports from rival nations and ensuring that economic benefits flowed back to the colonial power. This system aimed to strengthen the national economy and increase political influence globally.
raw materials and markets
to produce raw materials for Great Britain
to produce raw materials for Great Britain
raw materials and markets
To give England most of the profit from trade with the colonies.
raw materials and markets
to produce raw materials for Great Britain
to produce raw materials for Great Britain
raw materials and markets
To give England most of the profit from trade with the colonies.
The main purpose of founding the American Colonies was for the economic benefit and prestige of the mother country, through a system of mercantilism.
The colonies' sole purpose was to send raw materials to the "mothercountry" for finishing. Then finished products could be send back to the colonists and countries around the world for them to purchase.
Mercantilism
According to mercantilism, the colonies were required to engage in two general behaviors: (1) The colonies were locked into exclusive trade between the colonies and the metropole and were not allowed to trade with any other nation or colony. (2) No manufactures or complex goods could be made in the colonial territory. As a result the colonies would provide wealth to the metropole by trading their natural resources for less than they would be worth and by buying manufactures for much more money.
Tried to spread Catholicism
funding colonies in america
Maryland was established for this exact purpose.