Why did countries begin to establish colonies and trading posts

Asked by maham237 @ 24/06/2021 in History viewed by 381 People

to create more space for overpopulated countries
to provide raw materials that would otherwise have to be imported
to begin new religious and commercial movements

Answered by maham237 @ 24/06/2021

At the time when the first colonies were established, the population of Earth was a lot smaller than today- so I don't think they did it because of overpopulation.

The reason was to gain riches and specific goods, such as spices and gold - the closes of the given options is the middle one, to provide raw materials.

What was the first european colony established in north america

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What was the first European colony established in North America?

Which country had the largest colonial empire at one time

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Which country had the largest colonial empire at one time? France Germany United States Great Britain

Who helped establish plymouth colony and organize the first thanksgiving

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Who helped establish Plymouth Colony and organize the first Thanksgiving? John Winthrop Roger Williams Anne Hutchinson William Bradford

What was the relationship between colonizing countries and their colonies

Asked by maham237 @ 10/06/2021 in Social Studies viewed by 281 persons

A. The colonizers helped their colonies build their infrastructure to foster economic independence. B. The colonizers exchanged investment capital for luxury goods from their colonies. C. The colonizers provided a …

Which of the southern colonies was established as a proprietorship

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Florida Georgia Carolina Virginia

Between which two countries did carter want to establish peace

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Between which two countries did Carter want to establish peace? Nicaragua and Panama the Soviet Union and Iran Israel and Egypt the United States and Afghanistan

Established a colony in maryland where they could worship freely

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Maryland was founded as: A. A place for Catholics and Protestants to worship freely. B. A place for Quakers to settle C. A reservation for Native Americans D. A colony …

Why did england want to establish colonies in north america

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Which of the following best describes a reason why England wanted to establish colonies in North America? a) to gain raw materials such as crops b) to prevent France from …

Land grants to establish colonies were made either to a

Asked by maham237 @ 21/05/2021 in History viewed by 270 persons

company or religious group proprietor or king company or proprietor

The colony of maryland was established in 1634 to create

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Trade agreements are helpful because they allow countries to

Asked by maham237 @ 29/12/2020 in Social Studies viewed by 340 persons

Trade agreements are helpful because they allow countries to A. trade for necessary goods. B. increase trade tax revenue. C. influence foreign trade. D. help create new trade barriers.

How do trade agreements help the countries involved?

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Who were the first to establish trade with india

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2. Which was the first country to establish trade in India?Ans. :

Which best explains why britain restricted trade with the colonies

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Which best explains why britain restricted trade with the colonies?

Which option best explains why countries trade with each other

Asked by maham237 @ 23/07/2021 in Business viewed by 285 persons

A. to eliminate scarce resources B. to eliminate excess resources C. to sell goods they cannot produce locally D. to obtain goods they cannot produce efficiently