Question

Which economic reason was used to the rapid expansion of European colonies through out the world between the 17th and 19th centuries?
A. By colonizing much of the world, Europeans could simulate global economic growth for the poorest regions.
B. Europeans thought rapid expansion would prove they were economically superior to other societies.
C. By gaining control over as much land as possible, Europeans could establish cheap sources of raw materials for the production of finished goods.
D. Europeans thought that a successful global economy depended on the establishment of global free

Answer 1

One of the main economic reasons used for the rapid expansion of European colonies throughout the world between the 17th and 19th centuries was that "C. By gaining control over as much land as possible, Europeans could establish cheap sources of raw materials for the production of finished goods," since Europe was constrained in the number of natural resources it had. 

Answer 2

Answer:

C.

By gaining control over as much land as possible, Europeans could establish cheap sources of raw materials for the production of finished goods.

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