3. What was the role of the American colonies in this system?

They were to give the British money

Explanation:

They were to provide the an outlet for England's huge and surplus population and were to give more religious freedom than England did, but England just wanted to make money for their sponsors since the the English colonies in the North America were business ventures.

it allows businesses to raise prices on basic goods. it allows consumers to spend more money on products. it increases government revenue to fund public projects. it provides more money for government assistance programs.

explanation:

a. because the u.s. was the leading with the most technology, economy, etc. also was teamed with other allies witch boosted the economy and materials to improve technology and use it.