Great Britain had many colonies in North America. What was the purpose of these colonies according to the ideas of mercantilism?

(According to the ideas of mercantilism, Great Britain believed that its colonies should increase its overall wealth. The colonies' purpose was to produce raw materials or grow crops that were not available in Great Britain. ... Mercantilism was an economic system developed by European countries in the 16th century.

Explanation:

As European nations began to develop their economies, the idea of mercantilism drove these European nations to establish colonies throughout the world; the purpose of these colonies was to support the economy of the mother country. Great Britain was especially aggressive in pursuing colonies.

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