In the theory known as mercantilism, nations measure their wealth by the amount of gold. Importing more goods than one nation exports results that wealth, mainly gold and silver, is exiting the country. Overseas colonies are nations access to wealth and raw materials. Instead of importing raw materials from other nations, having raw materials available made it possible for countries to create their own goods, which they could export and accumulate wealth. Also, by not relying on other nations, they become self sufficient which is the ultimate goal of mercantilism. During a large period of history, colonial forces of Europe were faughting wars for colonies.
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The emigrants so involved were called "indentured servants." It has been estimated that fully one-half of the immigrants to the colonies south of New England came to America under this system. Usually they fulfilled their obligations under the contracts faithfully.
I think that is "Amos n Andy"?
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Lack of power to enforce taxation
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The Articles of Confederation couldn't collect money from the states, they could only ask nicely. When the only state that ended up paying taxes was Virginia, Congress was basically broke. They couldn't pay soldiers and had a hard time keeping up with the war.
