Why did the british seek to control the American colonies?

Answer 1

It basically comes down to money.

Initially the British saw the colonies as an interesting distraction, however, after seeing the potential the was for agriculture and manufacturing they became competition. At that point Britain was in the midst of the Industrial Revolution and probably the most wealthy nation on earth.

In order to control/ regulate the "competition" as well as derive an income from the situation they instituted a number of taxes on goods originating from or produced in "the new colonies".

In some cases this saw goods exported from America (with the appropriate tax), taxed on entry into Britain, processed and then reexported back to America (again with taxes added on).

Ultimately this lead to dissatisfaction by the colonists which in turn resulted in various acts of rebellion (Boston Tea Party) which escalated into the War of Independence

Answer 2

They were a captive market, paid massive taxes, and produced valuable resources.

Answer 3

Because, the British government controlled the colonies' trade according to the ideas of merchantism.

Answer 4

Taxes. Control has always been about money, and always will be.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

the english colonies wanted to expand in the direction of the dutch colny

Answer 7

The British wanted to control the colonies so they could gain revenue for the mother country and get raw materials found in the new world.

Land was like gold back then.

Answer 8

They sent people on ships which was like a mail person. That person would collect all the information and go back to England to inform the king.

Answer 9

Britain wanted it for settlement and farming, and France wanted it for fur trading with the Indians

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