Post-World War II European Colonies

What is mercantilism mostly about?

• A type of government

• An economic system about money and wealth

• A way to build houses

• A new religion

Which group of countries started mercantilism?

• Countries in Africa

• Countries in Asia

• Countries in Europe

• Countries in America

How did colonies help their mother countries get rich?

• They sent manufactured goods to the mother country.

• They gave raw materials and bought finished goods from the mother country.

• They taught the mother country new languages.

• They built new cities for the mother country.

What happened to the European countries and their colonies after World War II?

• European countries got more colonies.

• European countries became stronger and controlled more land.

• European countries lost power, and their colonies became free.

• European countries started new trade routes.