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Tobacco.
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The first Africans to be brought to British North America landed in which colony in the early 1600s?
Virginia
What was colonial Virginia's government?
The government of Virginia from the 1600s to the late 1700s was known as the House of Burgesses. After the late 1700s, the government was renamed as the Virginia General Assembly. Then later the colony of Virginia became part of the US.
What colony was mining and iron mills from?
The colony that was known for mining and iron mills was Virginia. The Virginia Company established several iron works in the Jamestown settlement during the early 1600s to support the colony's economy.
Who are the Harrison Brothers of Mineola?
they are a family in virginia but are americans with a history in politics,public services and religious ministry beginning in the colony of virginia during the 1600s
Who did Virginia trade with the 1600s?
In the 1600s, Virginia primarily traded with England, as it was an English colony established in 1607. The colony exported tobacco, which became a lucrative cash crop, and in return, it imported goods such as tools, clothing, and supplies from England. Additionally, Virginia engaged in trade with Native American tribes, exchanging European goods for furs and food. This trade network was crucial for the colony's economic development.
The most profitable commodity that the Virginia colony had was?
The most profitable commodity that the Virginia colony had was tobacco. Introduced as a cash crop in the early 1600s, tobacco quickly became the backbone of the colony's economy, driving its growth and attracting settlers. The demand for tobacco in Europe fueled plantation expansion and the use of enslaved labor, significantly shaping Virginia's social and economic landscape. This profitability helped establish Virginia as a key player in the Atlantic trade network.
What was the crop that helped the Virginia colony to acheiv prosperity?
Tobacco was a major cash crop in Virginia starting in the 1600s. It was introduced by John Rolfe, the husband of Pocahontas in 1614. Most other crops, including corn and wheat, were grown only for personal consumption. Cities such as Lynchburg, Blackstone, and Danville were centers of tobacco production. In the 1770s Virginia merchants shipped seventy million pounds of tobacco each year.
In what colony was iron ore found?
Iron ore was found in the colony of Virginia in the early 1600s, which played a crucial role in the development of the iron industry in the American colonies.
What kind of farming was practiced in colonial Virginia?
the colony of Virginia had some tough times with crops until john rolfe came along with tobacco in the mid 1600s
Which Colony established the House of Burgesses in 1619?
Virginia of course! It's where Jefferson came from too. Read the book: a short history of the united states. It's in the first 30 pages that explains the three types of colonies in the 1600s: proprietary, etc.
Why didn't the settlers want to work in Virginia in the 1600s?
If you are asking about Jamestown the men who came were there to look for gold for investors and not begin a colony. It wasn't until 1620 that Plymouth colony was established and it was a colony that was to establish a way of living for families.
What government did Virginia have in 1600s?
Aristocracy
