They had to pay reparations to France.

They gained significant wealth from new territories.

They incurred a large amount of debt.

They lost all their colonies.

To send goods to another country.

To bring goods into a country.

To produce goods locally.

To sell goods at a local market.

To promote free trade among nations.

To make the mother country wealthy.

To reduce taxes on colonies.

To ensure colonies become independent.

They are centers for manufacturing finished goods.

They are sources of raw materials for the mother country.

They are free to trade with any country.

They are independent economic entities.

By reducing taxes on imported goods.

By allowing colonies to trade freely.

By exporting more than it imported.

By importing more than it exported.

Colonies could only use British ships for trade.

Colonies could trade freely with any nation.

Colonies could only produce finished goods.

Colonies could not trade with Great Britain.

Increased independence from Great Britain.

Improved relations with other European countries.

Resentment and a sense of exploitation.

Greater economic prosperity.