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in mercantilism which was one purpose served by colonies?

a to buy manufactured goods from parent countries
b to drive down prices and wages in parent countries
c to encourage international trade among competing parent countries
d to supply cheap sources of labor to parent countries

The correct answer is:

A. To buy manufactured goods from parent countries

Mercantilism theory proposed that colonies could provide raw materials and resources to the parent country and subsequently be used as export markets for the finished products. The resulting favorable balance of trade was thought to increase national wealth.

Mercantilism fueled the imperialism of this era, as many nations expended significant effort to conquer new colonies.

the answer is 1.. i think

(b) britain had a much larger navy than the u.s.

(d) the u.s. had a small army compared to britain.