Beginning in the seventeenth century, the Caribbean forests were removed for all of the following purposes, EXCEPT

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The removal of Caribbean forests for ship building, to clear land for sugarcane cultivation, fuel for sugar processing, and timber for home building were all common practices during the seventeenth century. However, the export of tropical hardwoods is not listed as a purpose for the removal of Caribbean forests during this time period, making option E the correct answer.

Beginning in the Seventeenth Century, the Caribbean Forests Were Removed