In the 1600s and 1700s, Europeans established themselves in the West Indies to search for precious metals and to grow crops such as coffee.
find a labor force for their large plantations back in Europe,
trade European goods such as cloth, guns and ammunition.
sell precious metals such as gold and silver.

Option: search for precious metals and to grow crops such as coffee.

Explanation:

During the 17th century, Europeans were searching for gold and silver reserves in the West Indies. The people who left England between 1607 and 1700 established themselves in the West Indies.  Most of the settlers who came to settle in the West Indies relied on plantations, growing tobacco,  coffee, and sugar. Slavery practised in the West Indies because of their body structure, which made them able to work for long hours in harsh weather conditions.  Slaves were also cheaper compare to the indentured labours as they were part of the contract system.

a politically correct answer.

northernmost part (disputed, administered) - near indira col, siachen glacier - 35.674520°n 76.845245°e

northernmost part (disputed, claimed) - dafdar near beyik pass - 37°24′00″n 75°24′00″e

northernmost part (undisputed) - near dharwas, chambal district - 33.24902°n 76.82704°e

southernmost part (mainland) - cape comorin - 8.06890°n 77.55230°e

southernmost part - indira point in the nicobar islands - 6.74678°n 93.84260°e

distance between:  

1 & 4 - 3070 km

1 & 5 - 3654 km

2 & 4 - 3269 km

2 & 5 - 3885 km

3 & 4 - 2801 km

3 & 5 - 3430 km

explanation:

c would be the correct !

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