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Cotton was a very nutrient-consuming crop. One would often get a terrible cotton yield if one were to use the same land for it year after year, and so often they would have to alternate certain sections and columns of their land every year so the nutrients could grow back.

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What 1800s practices of southern farmers overworked the land?

growing cash crops such as cotton and tobacco -apex ;)


What geographic factors influenced the development of the Atlantic slave trade?

Some Geographic factors were: the climate of the southern colonies was suited to Growing certain crops like cotton tobacco and sugarcane


When did John Rolfe start growing tobacco in Virginia?

They started growing Tobacco in 1612 but they did not get a final product that could be exported until 1617.


Compared to the south what disadvantages did the farmers face?

Farmers in the North faced several disadvantages compared to their Southern counterparts, primarily due to the region's harsher climate and shorter growing season, which limited crop diversity and yields. Additionally, the soil quality in many Northern areas was less fertile for cash crops like cotton and tobacco. Furthermore, the North's focus on industrialization often meant less investment in agriculture, leading to fewer resources and infrastructure for farmers. Lastly, the absence of a large labor force, particularly enslaved labor, restricted agricultural expansion compared to the South.


Was tobacco made in the southern colony?

Tobacco was actually grow in the Southern parts of the United States, early on it was tried in the northern States but it was not very successful due to weather and soil conditions. Tobacco was not found in the United States it was actually smuggled out of England by John Rolfe in 1609 when he left England to come to Jamestown VA. (the Oldest known settlement to still be around in the United States). The soil there was perfect for raising Tobacco and the framing of Tobacco flourished throughout that area

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