What Role Did The 13 Colonies Have In The British Empire?

The American Colonies had a vital role in the British Empire.These colonies had to pay taxes over their trade to the British Empire.In this way Britain earned a lot of money from these colonies.

For a long time period ,Britain neglected its American Colonies.Meanwhile,they developed their trade defying the Navigation Act,according to which these colonies were authorized to trade with Britain only.Smuggling of goods also started .When Britain got involved in different fronts against the French and Indians,it sought more aid from these colonies and compelled them to bear part of war expenses.

As a result Briain strictly enforced the Navigation Act and stationed its troops in the colonies to have bird's-eye view over the colonists activities.

They played a big role because the lasted them very long and they stayed with them through wars and fighting. Also the only reason they stayed with them was because they had their own wars.

I reckon that the colonies were exploited and were valued most in the empire

Like all other countries american colonies traded with the british empire in the 18th Century.