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In 1612 a man named John Rolfe introduced the cultivation of tobacco to the Jamestown settlement. He obtained samples of the "Nicotiana Tabacum" variety of tobacco (from a Spanish colony either in South America or Jamaica) which was superior to the "Nicotiana Rustica" variety grown locally. It is probable that John Rolfe was helped in learning cultivation technique by his wife, the famous Pocahontas.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 12y agoJohn Rolfe, (who married the Indian princess Pocahontas, daughter of chieftain Powhatan), showed the Virginia colonists how to grow tobacco.
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∙ 14y agoSomeone named John Rolfe I think.
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∙ 12y agoi dont know but i think its james willens
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∙ 10y agoJohn Rolfe.
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What were the New Arrivals in Jamestown in the 1600s?
they had brought tobacco seeds to the colony and began its harvesting
What crop made the colony of Jamestown successful?
tobacco
What led to the viability of the Jamestown colony?
the production of tobacco
Why was the Jamestown colony able to prosper in spite of many hardship?
The Jamestown colony was able to prosper in spite of many hardships because John Rolfe started the tobacco industry, which brought in a lot of money.
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.
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 did the colonists received political rights in Jamestown?
They brought tobacco to the new colony.
Who was a settler who brought tobacco to James town?
John Rolfe brought the tobacco seeds to Jamestown and also married Pocahontas.
The Jamestown settlers made a profit for their investors by raising what?
When John Rolfe brought tobacco to Jamestown it saved the colony.
What settlement did John Rolfe begin?
None. He was a settler of Jamestown who brought tobacco to the town.
What were the New Arrivals in Jamestown in the 1600s?
they had brought tobacco seeds to the colony and began its harvesting
Who was the main colonist who helped with the developed of tobacco crop.?
John Rolfe an Englishman brought the first tobacco seeds to Jamestown on a visit.
What role does tobacco play in Jamestown?
Tobacco was a major exportin Jamestown.
When were the first slaves brought to America?
1619Slavery in America began when the first African slaves were brought to the North American colony of Jamestown, Virginia, in 1619, to aid in the production of such lucrative crops as tobacco.
Did Jamestown export coffee or tobacco?
Yes, Jamestown did export tobacco but not coffee!
What was the farming in Jamestown?
Jamestown was especially well-known for growing tobacco.
Where were the first slaves in America?
The first slaves in America were brought to the colony of Jamestown, Virginia, in 1619, to help grow tobacco.
