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People arriving in the colonies primarily aimed to grow tobacco, as it became a highly lucrative cash crop in the 17th century. Tobacco cultivation was especially prominent in Virginia and Maryland, where the demand in Europe fueled its profitability. This crop not only provided significant economic benefits but also shaped the social and labor dynamics in the colonies, leading to the establishment of plantation systems and the reliance on enslaved labor.

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