Question

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.

pearls.
pearls.

petroleum.
petroleum.

whales and seals.

Answer 1

In the late 18th to mid-19th centuries, Europeans sought economic gain from the Pacific primarily from the trade of **whales and seals**. This period marked significant whaling activities, which were vital for oil and other products.