What was the primary reason nations wanted colonies? a) to spread the protestant religion b) to gain wealth to pay for wars c) to relieve overcrowding d) to avoid religious conflict

Option: B) to gain wealth to pay for wars

Explanation:

The European nation wanted colonies so that they could create wealth and power for their motherland. Some colonies provided gold, silver, other with materials which helped the nation to gain wealth to pay for the wars. Colonies also help plantation and slavery to flourish which led to a new market for trade. Colonies provide the raw material for their colonizers which helped in producing goods in the factories.

i believe the correct answer is option b. most eastern european nations joined nato.

though i could be wrong, option d. the eastern european nations were granted complete independence, would be another choice.

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