Question

How did European countries grow wealthy?

• A. By using locally sourced raw materials
• B. By engaging in fair trade with other countries
• C. By colonising other countries to serve their own needs
• D. By taxing their rich and the clergy

Answer 1

The correct option is C By colonising other countries to serve their own needs

European countries subjugated a number of other countries to acquire raw materials for their factories. The conquered countries were called colonies. Colonies are countries whose resources are used for the benefit of another country. Thus, the European colonists became wealthy by exploiting their colonies.