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Why was it possible to expand the growth of tobacco when Africans arrived in Jamestown?
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∙ 7y ago
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".
Daphnee Stark
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∙ 11y agoYes, they had tobacco in jamestown at the time. iam currently doing a project over colonial time periods. i chose Virginia, because it has good resourses, such as. fur, good soil, lumber, and fish, i have not foud if they had good water resourses or not. if the answer is found please answer. thanks
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∙ 14y agothey planted tobacco seeds and then waited. when the leaves were mature they harvested them and hung them in tobacco barns to dry out.
why? because people used tobacco back then like they do today.
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∙ 13y agoIt 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".
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What crop made the colony of Jamestown successful?
tobacco
What led to the viability of the Jamestown colony?
the production of tobacco
What problem was caused by the growth of tobacco farming in Jamestown?
A need for labor was caused by the quick growth of tobacco farming in Jamestown.
Explain the Significance of corn and tobacco to the Jamestown colony?
Corn and tobacco had a great significant to Jamestown Colony. Tobacco grew better in the area than in England and corn fed the colonists.
What is Jamestown exports known for exporting?
tobacco. tobacco and more tobacco. it's what kept the settlement alive.
Who arrived in Jamestown in 1619?
Women were the first to arrive in Jamestown
What role does tobacco play in Jamestown?
Tobacco was a major exportin Jamestown.
Did Jamestown export coffee or tobacco?
Yes, Jamestown did export tobacco but not coffee!
What resources were exported from Jamestown?
Jamestown's main natural resorce and cash crop is tobacco which was found in Jamestown when they arrived and was not used by the farmers or whomever sold/raised it. Also corn, turkey and bread.
What was the farming in Jamestown?
Jamestown was especially well-known for growing tobacco.
What was a Jamestown crop?
Tobacco was a crop in Jamestown.
Why did the settlers keep coming to Jamestown?
They first came for gold and silver, but after John Rolfe arrived settlers came to make money off tobacco
What crop made the colony of Jamestown successful?
tobacco
What the purpose of Jamestown?
The men of Jamestown were sent by investors to make them a profit and not claim land or settle. It was by accident that it was a success. The 104 men who arrived died of diseases and starvation. Within 6 months only 34 men were alive. If it hadn't been for the introduction of tobacco by Rolfe the colony may have not succeeded at all. Tobacco saved Jamestown.
How did the settlers use the natural resources found near Jamestown?
Jamestown's main natural resorce and cash crop is tobacco which was found in Jamestown when they arrived and was not used by the farmers or whomever sold/raised it. Also corn, turkey and bread.
Did tobacco increase in the time of Jamestown?
John Rolfe brought the seeds to Jamestown and the growing of tobacco began in Jamestown, so it didn't increase it started.
How is Jamestown important to us?
Jamestown was a for profit tobacco economy
