Why Did Joseph Banks Want to Transfer the Tahitian Breadfruit

question 42

Multiple Choice

Why did Joseph Banks want to transfer the Tahitian breadfruit to Polynesia?

• A)It was his favorite plant.
• B)It was a very expensive plant.
• C)The transfer would have made him famous.
• D)The breadfruit could have been used as inexpensive food for slaves.
• E)The transfer would have increased his profits.

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