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Indigenous Peoples and Early Colonization

Question 1 • (Bergold)WCA 2130 US History 1 1st nine weeks 26-27

What are the main reasons Europeans came to the West Indies? Choose allanswers that apply.

Answer
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to educate the native people
B
to look for gold
C
for coffee and sugar
D
because they were running out of space
E
to look for oil
F
for trade opportunities

Explanation

Europeans came to the West Indies seeking wealth and commercial opportunities. They searched for gold, established plantations to produce valuable goods such as sugar and coffee, and sought new trade opportunities. Running out of space, looking for oil, and educating native people were not the main reasons.

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