During colonial times a system of international interdependence developed between the American colonies and Europe. Which of the following correctly illustrates this relationship?

The colonies relied on manufactured goods from Europe Europe relied on raw materials from the colonies.

The colonies exported slave labor to Europe for farm work. Europe exported raw materials to the colonies.

The colonies relied on rum and sugar from Europe. Europe relied on shipbuilding supplies from the colonies.

The colonies exported tea to Europe. Europe exported sugar and cotton to the colonies.

Question

During colonial times a system of international interdependence developed between the American colonies and Europe. Which of the following correctly illustrates this relationship?

 The colonies relied on manufactured goods from Europe Europe relied on raw materials from the colonies.

 The colonies exported slave labor to Europe for farm work. Europe exported raw materials to the colonies.

 The colonies relied on rum and sugar from Europe. Europe relied on shipbuilding supplies from the colonies.

 The colonies exported tea to Europe. Europe exported sugar and cotton to the colonies.

anonymous · Answer

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technological_and_industrial_history_of_the_United_States#Colonial_era

anonymous · Answer

A seems the most reasonable

anonymous · Answer

The colonies were mainly about agriculture to help grow the area and get wealth, so they made raw minerals. Europe made lots of manufactured goods that the colonies needed. It seems A. seemed like the best answer