Under the theory of mercantilism, North American colonies existed
a. as a place to transport criminals from English jails.
b. as a way to draw off excess population from England.
c. to increase the home country's wealth.
d. as a place to transport paupers from English poorhouses
e. as a market for English-made goods.
Ans: c. to increase the home country's wealth.
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