Question

Because demand for molasses was so high, traders _____.

made purchases from other European colonies in the West Indies

made purchases for the dark syrup in exchange for slaves

became wealthy and no longer needed to trade

smuggled the syrup in with slaves

Answer 1

It would be either A or B. The most reasonable answer however would be (B) because back then slaves were very popular. They would exchange items for other needed items instead of using money.

Answer 2

made purchases for the dark syrup in exchange for slaves

Step-by-step explanation:

Traders make exchanges, not just purchases.