Answer:
Option: c. They gave the colonists extra food.
Step-by-step explanation:
Sailors help the colonies in providing extra food. Colonies were facing problems because of British policies and heavy taxes. The British captains beat sailors (colonist), starved them and paid less. Many sailors welcomed the chance to flee and search for a better life, particularly piracy, which granted shorter work shift, food, and allowing in decision-making. In the 17th and 18th centuries, they plunder gold, silver and other commodities like silks and spices. They spend their loot in the colonies, helping striving settlements and making Charleston (South Carolina) mercantile centre. They help colonies survive that could not get the funds and supplies they required from Europe.