Why did European countries actively colonize much of the world between the 17th and 19th centuries?

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asked Dec 9, 2016 67.9k views

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Arhak · Answer 1 · 2016-12-09T19:13:17+0000

Answer:

A on apex

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Europeans hoped it would create new markets that would supply them with raw materials and provide customers for finished goods

Che Jami · Answer 2 · 2016-12-15T19:03:54+0000

Because they had hoped it would create new markets to supply them with raw materials and provide customers for finished goods