European countries set up colonies in Asia following the discovery of western and new eastern routes to these lands. What impact did these colonies have on the countries of Europe? a. These settlements paid taxes to their home governments, which made European countries and their monarchs richer.
b. These settlements became homes for traveling merchants, who preferred to live outside Europe.

Correct answer is a. These settlements paid taxes to their home governments, which made European countries and their monarchs richer.

Explanation:

A is the correct answer because with the establishment of colonies governments were able to use their resources, which strengthen the economy of those countries, including their leaders.

B is not correct because although some merchants would move themselves to those areas in general it wasn't something that happened that often,

i think they should to be honest

explanation:

`stare decisis is a legal doctrine that obligates courts to follow historical cases when making a ruling on a similar current or future case. stare decisis ensures that cases with identical facts be approached in the same way, unless overruled by the same court or a higher court such as the us supreme court. simply put, it binds courts to follow legal precedents set by previous decisions.

stare decisis is a latin term meaning "to stand by that which is decided".