The 13 "states" were not forced to pay taxes and send troops to help in conflicts because the government had little power. This lead to a new government being created.
The colonies at Jamestown and Plymouth were sponsored by the Plymouth Company.
The colony was the source of their livelihood
GDP is important because it is a leading indicator of a country's economic health. It gives economists an idea of the nation's financial viability. <span>The GDP calculates the economic value of all produced goods and services generated by the country. Keeping track of it you would know or maybe predict the future trends of the economy of a country. Hope this answers the question.</span>