13. In the late 18th to mid–19th centuries, Europeans sought economic gain from the Pacific from the trade of(1 point) Responses taro root. taro root. whales and seals. whales and seals. pearls. pearls. petroleum.

Answer 1

In the late 18th to mid-19th centuries, Europeans sought economic gain from the Pacific primarily through the trade of whales and seals. This period was marked by a significant whaling industry, as whale oil was in high demand for lighting and lubrication.