What role in the British industrial revolution did Britain's American colonies play?
A. The colonies were the primary market for British industrial goods.
B. The colonies did not have a role, beyond being a very small market for some industrial goods.
C. The colonies provided additional food and fiber that Britain could not provide itself.
D. The colonies provided the gold needed to finance industrial building projects.
Answer: C
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