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Role of Colonies in English Mercantilism

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Why were colonies essential to England's economic success under the system of mercantilism?
AEngland extracted large quantities of gold and silver from the colonies.
BEngland accumulated wealth primarily by trading colonial currencies.
CEngland required a steady supply of raw materials without the need to purchase them using hard currency.
DEngland relied on the colonists to manufacture goods for export to Africa.
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