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Tobacco became a cash crop for Jamestown due to its high demand in Europe, particularly in England, where it was popularized as a recreational product. John Rolfe introduced a sweeter variety of tobacco in 1612, which thrived in Virginia's climate and soil, leading to a successful cultivation that generated significant profits. The profitability of tobacco incentivized large-scale farming and the establishment of a plantation economy, ultimately shaping the economic foundation of the colony. This success also led to an increased reliance on slave labor to meet the growing production demands.
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What was Jamestown's main cash crop?
Tobacco
What was the money making crop in Jamestown?
No, it was a sweet tobacco introduced by John Rolfe in 1622.
What cash crop helped Jamestown to become a successful colony?
The settlers grew tobacco as their cash crop. This got them a lot of money.
Why was tobacco important to Jamestown?
Tobacco was important to Jamestown because it became a profitable cash crop that helped the colony's economy thrive. The demand for tobacco in Europe led to increased trade and prosperity for the settlers in Jamestown.
What were the main cash crops in the South in 1790?
In the American South, the main cash crop in the years between 1607 (the settlement of Jamestown) and 1700 was tobacco. John Rolfe introduced tobacco to the Jamestown colony and exports soared until the 18th century. After 1700, cotton started to become the main cash crop, but it wouldn't reach it's apex until the 1800's.
What was cash crop in Jamestown?
Tobacco
What cash crop did the Jamestown colony send to Europe?
The cash crop that the colony Jamestown had was tobacco.
Which cash crop saved jamestown?
Tobacco
What cash crop was grown in Jamestown?
Tobacco
What was Jamestown's main cash crop?
Tobacco
What cash crop save Jamestown?
Tobacco.
What crop allowed Jamestown to succeed?
Jamestown's (VA) primary cash crop was Tobacco.
What was the cash crop of Jamestown and what did this create a demand for?
The cash crop of Jamestown was tobacco ( I am not sure ) I don't know the 2nd part.
How did John Rolfe change life at Jamestown?
by introducing tobacoo as a cash crop
What was the money making crop in Jamestown?
No, it was a sweet tobacco introduced by John Rolfe in 1622.
How did Rolfe changed life at Jamestown?
Introducing tobacco as a cash crop
What cash crop is credited with helping the Jamestown colony survive?
Tobacco
