Complete the sentence about Negombo with the correct year: By the time the British commander Colonel Stuart took over the cinnamon trade in ______, it was clear that the industry was in decline.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 1796
By the time the British commander Colonel Stuart took over the cinnamon trade in 1796, it was close to collapse.
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