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Why did the mahogany tree play an important part in belize's history

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Belize mahogany was very valuable because it was easy to work by sawing, drilling and mortising and because it would not change shape when it became damp or split if it became very dry. Belize mahogany was known to be perfect for making doors and window frames, furniture and railroad carriages in the peculiar British climate. Furniture manufacturers in England like Thomas Chippendale and George Hepplewhite created high priced furniture from Belize’s mahogany.
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Because these English settlers coalesced in the coastal areas, they became known as Baymen and played an important role in Belize’s history. Mahogany trees propagate by growing small pear-shaped fruits (that are inedible for people) once a year.

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