15 POINTS COME AND ANSWER!!!
How did the Outer Banks affect the economy of North Carolina in the early 1800s?

A They created a natural barrier, which resulted in limited trade by sea.
B They offered miles of beaches, which created a thriving tourist industry.
C They provided fertile farmland, which gave farmers alternatives to barren inland soils.
D They allowed for the development of major port cities, which resulted in international trade.