In the 17th and 18th centuries, mother countries utilized colonies primarily for economic gain through the extraction of resources, such as sugar, tobacco, and cotton, which were then shipped back to Europe. Colonies served as markets for manufactured goods produced in the mother countries, fostering a mercantilist system that aimed to increase national wealth. Additionally, colonies provided strategic military and naval bases, enhancing the mother country's global influence and security. Overall, they were integral to the economic and geopolitical ambitions of the European powers of the time.
17th century (1600s)
South Carolina was one of the original colonies in the United States. It was settled by Europeans in the 16th century, and founded in the 17th century.
They had a diversified economy.
Mercantilism
Because they needed labor for their new colonies in the Americas
The population of the 13 colonies in the 17th century ranged from around 50,000 in 1625 to approximately 250,000 by the end of the century. The majority of the population consisted of English settlers, with smaller numbers of individuals from other European countries and enslaved Africans.
To have "mother" countries serve as a source of raw materials and the colonies as a source of manufactured goods.
Spain Portugal United Kingdom France Netherlands Germany held the colony of Klein-Venedig (Little Venice), what is now Venezuela, from 1528-1546, just shy of the 17th century.
Shipbuilding was a significant part of the Middle colonies' economy in 17th century North America.
The middle colonies wold receive tobacco and fir.
Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, France, and Great Britain all held colonies in South America during the 17th century. Germany had the colony of Klein-Venedig (Little Venice) in the 16th century, which is located in what is now Venezuela.
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17th century (1600s)
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a colony given to a proprietor to govern (in 17th century)
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