How does paragraph 4 enhance the reader's understanding of the trade
history with the Indians?

voracity is the noun corresponding to the adjective voracious, which means (1) eager to consume a great amount of food, or (2) marked by an insatiable appetite. veracity is far more common than the rare voracity, so the latter is sometimes used in place of the former.

1: we       2: its     3: their           4: him     5: his/her