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How did tobacco cause problems with the people of Jamestown and the natives?
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∙ 12y ago
Tobacco wore out the land every 4-7 years so the people of Jamestown were constantly searching for new land to use. The natives owned a lot of this land so wars were fought over who would be the owners.
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What did the tobacco do to Jamestown?
It wasn't bad it actually helped them with the problems they were having with how to make money., and had good tobacco. John Rolfe introduced the people to this Sweet Tobacco.
Were there any contacts with natives in Jamestown?
no they had no way of communicating other people
How did the colonists decision grow tobacco change Jamestown?
It improved the overall economy of Jamestown. Suddenly, they had a way to earn money and a way to attract more people to move. Tobacco was Jamestown's "cash crop".
Why were the Native Americans mean to the people of Jamestown?
Because they wanted the land that the Natives had for themselves.
What new arrivals helped the Jamestown colony?
Tobacco, grains, people and specie's
What new arrivals helped Jamestown colony thrive?
Tobacco, grains, people and specie's
What new arrival's helped the Jamestown colony thrive?
Tobacco, grains, people and specie's
Why was it possible to expand the growth of tobacco when Africans arrived in Jamestown?
It improved the overall economy of Jamestown. Suddenly, they had a way to earn money and a way to attract more people to move. Tobacco was Jamestown's "cash crop".
What are factors that led to growth in Jamestown?
The two main reasons that Jamestown sprouted was the growth of tobacco and natives. You would think that the crop that 'saved' Jamestown was maybe corn or some type of food, but it isnt. So you may be wondering.. How did tobacco save Jamestown. Well they certainly did not eat it. In England they did not have tobacco so the price of tobacco was very high, so the people that settled in Jamestown grew tobacco everywhere possible, from outside the walls, to their front yards. The british would pay great amounts for the tobacco, allowing Jamestown to buy lots of food and other items need to stay alive from the British. But not even that could keep Jamestown running. When harsh winters came along they would use up all of their food and would starve. That is when they had to turn to the native friendly tribes for help. The Indians would often give them meals, and show them how to conserve their crops so that they had enough for the whole winter. Jamestown finally grew and expanded their walls enough to were they didn't have to depend on the neighboring tribes for help. But as they expanded their walls, they came along other tribes that were not as friendly resulting in wars with them. But that is a whole other topic.
What types of work did people in Jamestown do?
One thing i know they did was the cultivation of tobacco. They grew tobacco and sold it for money so that they could meet many of their needs.
What year did the colonists in Jamestown grow tobacco?
John Rolfe raised a successful tobacco crop in 1612. In 1619, it was the crop most people grew for profit.
What did people do in Jamestown?
they dug for gold and they traded things like tobacco, gold, fish and spices.
