What is a cash crop?

Question

a crop that was grown in Europe and traded with the Native Americans

a crop that was grown solely for profit

a new crop that was introduced to Europeans

a crop that the Native Americans planted to sell to the Europeans

Answer 1

A cash crop is defined as a crop that was grown solely for profit. These crops are typically cultivated for sale rather than for personal use or consumption. Examples of cash crops include cotton, tobacco, coffee, and sugar cane.