That's a good question i wish i knew
corn from the Native Americans for food.
The answer depends on when: over history different members of Siam's neighbours were European colonies.
Britain definitely had most colonies
The colonies were founded to search for gold and other riches, and expansion of power.
savage and dirty
The expansion of colonialism refers to establishing new colonies by various European powers. This process ended by the 20th century.
Mercantilism theories did not cause European nations to abandon their overseas colonies. Mercantilism, in fact, motivated colonial expansion and war.
Colonies provided cheap labor
to prevent European expansion in the Amercia apex answer
Colonies provided a market for finished goods or Colonies provided cheap labor. Colonies provided England with raw materials.
European countries were battling for land, power, resources, etc., which meant they needed colonies.
By gaining control over as much land as possible, Europeans could establish cheap sources of raw materials for the production of finished goods.
No. European countries were the main expanders, gaining colonies mainly in the Americas. However, there was also expansion by Asian empires (for example the Mughal Empire).
By gaining control over as much land as possible, Europeans could establish cheap sources of raw materials for the production of finished goods. Apex
By gaining control over as much land as possible, Europeans could establish cheap sources of raw materials for the production of finished goods. Apex
corn from the Native Americans for food.
By gaining control over as much land as possible, Europeans could establish cheap sources of raw materials for the production of finished goods. Apex