In wWhich of the following statements best describes the thirteen American colonies’ view on trade? The colonies could get the best prices for finished goods that were purchased from Britain. The colonies purchased finished goods only from Britain because other nations sold items of poor quality. The colonies needed to purchase all finished goods from Britain because they were unable to manufacture their own. The colonies often could get better prices on finished goods from nations other than Britain. \hich American colonies were cash crops raised for sale or export?