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Ivan
3 years ago
7

What was the primary reason nations Wanted colonies

History
2 answers:
crimeas [40]3 years ago
8 0
For power and to pay off debts. Hope this helps! :)
timofeeve [1]3 years ago
7 0
For the power and weslth
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