Read this section “The factories of Europe” Based on this one section, what is ONE reason why colonies were helpful to European countries?

A) People who lived in the colonies had ideas for new types of factories to build.
B) People who lived in the colonies could buy products made by European factories.
C) People who lived in the colonies could make products more cheaply than European factories
D) People who lived in the colonies already had many factories on their land.

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