What was the major cash crop grown in the caribbean by colonial powers

Can someone read this article and tell me the 1) key ideas and 2) one key quote (copy and paste the link the article is not to long at all)from

How did the mountains on the oregon trail influence the timing of pioneers’ travels? a.) the pioneers wanted to avoid times when there was snow in the mountains. the pioneers wanted to spend as much time as possible enjoying the mountain scenery. b.) the pioneers crossed the mountains in late fall when the trees were bare and the views were good. c.) the pioneers were rugged people who were not impacted by the terrain they crossed at any time.

Describe how a person can have both high and low self-esteem.