coal gold, tin, copper iron, cotton, and slaves
Spanish colonies could only export their raw materials to Spain or other Spanish colonies, and had to purchase manufactured products only from Spain. This was typical of European colonies under the system of mercantilism.
true
mercantilism
An emphasis in the export of raw materials
Colonies are usually valuable for the raw materials and agricultural products that they export and have to import manufactured goods. This was true of the South before the Civil War and for many years after that also.
Gaining income and raw materials
Spanish colonies could only export their raw materials to Spain or other Spanish colonies, and had to purchase manufactured products only from Spain. This was typical of European colonies under the system of mercantilism.
The colonies supplied European nations with wealth such as raw materials, natural resources, trade routes, and a market place for finished goods.
true
B) competing for raw materials and markets
To get colonies to serve as army bases, and to provide raw materials
sources of raw materials and markets :)
Colonies provided raw materials.
yes,they can...
1- The colonies offered political freedoms not found in European countries. 2- European countries could sell colonial goods in Asia. 3- Colonies provided manufactured goods for European countries. 4- Colonies provided cheap raw materials for European nationa.
European countries wanted raw materials to support their growing industries and economies. These raw materials were often not available in Europe in sufficient quantities, so they sought them from colonies in Africa, Asia, and the Americas to power their industrial production, increase wealth, and maintain their competitive advantage in the global markets.
Colonies provided raw materials.