Tobacco was the crop that allowed Jamestown to flourish and became America's largest export for a century. Introduced by John Rolfe in 1612, it quickly gained popularity in Europe, leading to significant economic growth for the colony. The cultivation of tobacco also drove the demand for labor, which contributed to the expansion of indentured servitude and eventually the establishment of slavery in the region. This agricultural success laid the foundation for the prosperity of Virginia and influenced the economy of the southern colonies.
The crop that enabled Jamestown to flourish was tobacco. Introduced by John Rolfe in the early 1600s, tobacco became immensely profitable and established Virginia as a key player in the colonial economy. For over a century, tobacco was America's largest export, driving economic growth and attracting settlers to the region. Its cultivation also led to significant changes in land use and labor practices, including the rise of the plantation system.
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17th century, year 1607
17th century, year 1607
The 17th century - May 4, 1607.
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Chinese astrology came to flourish during the Han Dynasty, from the 2nd century BC to the 2nd century AD having been elaborated during the Zhou Dynasty.
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Jamestown was the first successful English settlement in the Americas, established in 1607 in present-day Virginia, while Roanoke was an earlier settlement that mysteriously disappeared in the late 16th century. Jamestown was founded as a business venture by the Virginia Company, while Roanoke was a colony sponsored by Sir Walter Raleigh. Jamestown eventually thrived and grew into a stable settlement, while Roanoke's fate remains a historical mystery.
Slavery existed in the Americas prior to the formation of the United States in 1787. When the US Constitution was accepted, slavery was already there. The first African slaves were brought to the Jamestown colony in the 17th Century.