Question

Which of the following are the most likely reasons a colony’s forested lands are attractive to Europeans? Select all that apply.

Farmers could use the timber to build houses or sell.

Doctors could use new healing herbs found in forests for European patients.

Slave traders could use Native Americans from forests to enslave.

Shipbuilders could use forest wood to repair and construct merchant ships.

Answer 1

ANSWERS
A.farmers could use the timber to build houses or sell.
B.shipbuilders could use forest wood to repair and construct merchant ships.

Answer 2

The mainly reasons were economic, these lands were practically virgin and full of raw materials and profits. so
a.- Farmers could use the timber to build houses or sell.
b.- Shipbuilders could use forest wood to repair and construct merchant ships.