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What were the plantations of the early colonial period designed to do?
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(Choice A, Incorrect) Produce cotton for the international textile market
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Produce cotton for the international textile market
While a cash crop would certainly need fresh soil to grow, growing a crop in conjunction with another isn’t what makes it a “cash crop.”
(Choice B) Create large quantities of raw commodity crops at low cost, like indigo, sugar, tobacco, or coffee
B
Create large quantities of raw commodity crops at low cost, like indigo, sugar, tobacco, or coffee
(Choice C) Plant extensive food crops, like corn, wheat, and potatoes, to supply starving populations in Europe
C
Plant extensive food crops, like corn, wheat, and potatoes, to supply starving populations in Europe
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Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A, Incorrect) Produce cotton for the international textile market
Incorrect
Produce cotton for the international textile market
While a cash crop would certainly need fresh soil to grow, growing a crop in conjunction with another isn’t what makes it a “cash crop.”
(Choice B) Create large quantities of raw commodity crops at low cost, like indigo, sugar, tobacco, or coffee
B
Create large quantities of raw commodity crops at low cost, like indigo, sugar, tobacco, or coffee
(Choice C) Plant extensive food crops, like corn, wheat, and potatoes, to supply starving populations in Europe
C
Plant extensive food crops, like corn, wheat, and potatoes, to supply starving populations in Europe
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**(Choice B) Create large quantities of raw commodity crops at low cost, like indigo, sugar, tobacco, or coffee.**
During the early colonial period, plantations were primarily established to produce cash crops that could be sold for profit, focusing on commodities that were in demand in Europe and other markets.
**(Choice B) Create large quantities of raw commodity crops at low cost, like indigo, sugar, tobacco, or coffee.**
During the early colonial period, plantations were primarily established to produce cash crops that could be sold for profit, focusing on commodities that were in demand in Europe and other markets.