<span>C.sugar plantations in the West Indies
The natives were dying so they need more slaves and they went to Africa.</span>
<span>He called it a reforming purge that was designed to help the
country. In reality, it was done to make room for his own party because
it was the spoil system in which the governmental positions would go to
party members, not to those who actually deserve it. During his first
term, he changed as much as 20% of government workers.</span>
I believe the answer is C. "northwest of the Persian Gulf"
It is due to i believe the rise of cotton