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what item would english traders love to trade for in texas? ○ tea ○ tar…

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what item would english traders love to trade for in texas?
○ tea
○ tar
○ slaves
○ cotton
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Explanation:

Brief Explanations

During the 19th century, Texas had fertile land ideal for cotton cultivation. English textile mills had a massive demand for raw cotton to produce cloth, making it a highly sought-after commodity for English traders. Tea was primarily sourced from Asia, tar from northern North American regions, and the British Empire had begun restricting the slave trade by this era, so cotton was the key desired item.

Answer:

D. Cotton