why were the west indies considered there valuable by the europeans?

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2006-11-12 04:43:00 · 3 answers · asked by brandon d 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

Tobacco and sugar, which could not be grown in Europe.

2006-11-12 04:48:25 · answer #1 · answered by the_lipsiot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Don't forget spices as well. Many of the spices found in the Indies allowed Europeans to store their food longer without it spoiling.

2006-11-12 15:25:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

slavery, and trading.

2006-11-12 13:31:22 · answer #3 · answered by paranoidegotist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋