mercantilism
The economic system is called mercantilism.
The economic system is called mercantilism.
colonism
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Mercantile system. The concept is that by keeping the resources of colonies for itself, the home country can become wealthier and more powerful.
The economic relationship was called Mercantilism. In this system raw goods are sold by the colonies to the "mother" country. The "mother" country would then process and manufacture these goods into a product and sell them back to the colonies at a higher rate. This way, the mainland would make a surplus while the colonies would lose money.
Imperialism.
Mercantilism
Colonies creating wealth for the mother country.
Through the English economic system of mercantilism - colonies providing the mother country with wealth.
provide raw materials for the mother country
Mercantilism.