What was the purpose of "indigo," something sought after by early colonists?

Question

What was the purpose of "indigo," something sought after by early colonists?

Responses
A it could be smokedit could be smoked
B it was an addictive plantit was an addictive plant
C it was a type of gemstoneit was a type of gemstone
D it was a pigment for clothes

Answer 1

D It was a pigment for clothes

Answer 2

D Indigo was a pigment for clothes.

Answer 3

The purpose of "indigo" for early colonists was D) it was a pigment for clothes. Indigo refers to a deep blue dye that was extracted from plants and used to color fabrics. To find this answer, you could do some research on the history of colonial times and the use of natural dyes.