Question

What was the primary reason nations wanted colonies ? Relieve overcrowding Gain wealth to pay for war Spread Protestant religion Avoid religious conflict

Answer 1

to gain wealth to pay for wars 

Answer 2

Option: Gain wealth to pay for war

Step-by-step explanation:

The primary reason for the nations, wanted colonies to gain wealth to pay for the war. The nations, collected raw materials from the colonies, to generate wealth. The raw materials could be cotton, to run the mill factories, and cash crops like indigo, tobacco, sugarcane. Also, mineral resources, such as gold and silver (bullion), to make their countries more prosperous.