During the early colonial period in North America, the transatlantic trade routes began to flourish. This system not only connected Europe, Africa, and the Americas but also facilitated the exchange of goods, including the transport of enslaved Africans to the American colonies. This period was marked by significant economic interactions and the establishment of various trading systems. Understanding the key commodities traded during this time can provide insight into the economic foundations of colonial America.

Which of the following was a primary product exported from the American colonies to Europe during the late 17th and early 18th centuries?