By the Middle of the 17^th Century New England and Barbados

Multiple Choice

By the middle of the 17^th century New England and Barbados were dependent upon each other for trade, because

A) New England produced molasses that was necessary to the Barbados diet.
B) the forests in Barbados provided wood for goods produced in New England.
C) many New Englanders went to Barbados, since the relative ease of sugar cane production promised quick profits.
D) New England was able to supply Barbados with food and other necessities, thereby freeing up the labor force.