He supported the Northern Securities Company.
Besides silk, the Chinese also exported (sold) teas, salt, sugar, porcelain, and spices. Most of what was traded was expensive luxury goods. This was because it was a long trip and merchants didn't have a lot of room for goods. They imported, or bought, goods like cotton, ivory, wool, gold, and silver.
Adding the story would have been a good idea for others to help you.
It’s B, because that’s the theme of the story
