Tobacco was the biggest cash crop in the Virginia Colony. It was always in demand and farmers were able to export a lot of it to Britain.
Tobacco was the biggest cash crop in the Virginia Colony. It was always in demand and farmers were able to export a lot of it to Britain.
The colonists found tobacco for the English settlers
they sold it to raise money
He owned the plantation and reaped the financial rewards
The colonists settled in Jamestown, Virginia because they thought that it might have gold and silver. Also, they moved here because of its abundant resources. The main crop of this was tobacco. They were the center of the tobacco industry. Furthermore, Jamestown was conveniently located next to the ocean, so supply ships could easily access Jamestown and tobacco exports could be easily made. Eventually, help from the British navy was needed.
Yes, it started the colonies rep.
tobacco
The settlers of Jamestown grew tobacco, and then traded it for money or other crops. Tobacco helped them survive because they could trade it for other things that they may have needed.
Yes, the chief, Powhatan, gave the colonists food and seeds to survive.
YES, sad to say. They were used to help mend to the crops of tobacco and others.
The first slaves in America were brought to the colony of Jamestown, Virginia, in 1619, to help grow tobacco.
Other colonists had more time to work on government,etc.