Colonies were important to mercantilist nations for all the following reasons EXCEPT ________.

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Colonies were important to mercantilist nations for their ability to provide sources of inexpensive raw materials, markets for higher-priced finished goods, and a source of profits for mercantilist powers. Military protection was not a primary reason, but it did often come as a result of colonies being strategically located or serving as ports for ships and trade.

Colonies Were Important to Mercantilist Nations for All the Following