How did Jamestown succeed economically?

Jamestown succeeded economically by planting and selling tobaccos. Initially the people that came to start a colony in Jamestown had to go through a lot of hardship as the water was not good and there were a lot of mosquitoes. The men fell sick and did not find enough food to eat. Later they started planting tobacco plants and became rich by exporting them to England. By the year 1675 Jamestown exported almost ten million pounds of tobacco each year.

Answered by taskmasters | 2024-06-10

Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America, initially **experienced **serious economic difficulties. However, a number of variables contributed to its success in the end.
Jamestown achieved financial success through cultivating and selling tobacco. The individuals who came to Jamestown to create a colony first had a very difficult time since the water was poor and there were numerous mosquitoes.
The men became ill and were unable to obtain sufficient food to eat. Later, they began to grow tobacco, and by selling them to England, they got wealthy. By 1675, Jamestown was exporting about 10 million pounds of tobacco** annually**.
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Answered by ashishdwivedilVT | 2024-06-17

Jamestown succeeded economically through the cultivation of tobacco, introduced by John Rolfe in 1612. This cash crop turned the struggling colony into a profitable enterprise, leading to the establishment of plantations and increased labor demands. As a result, Jamestown became a vital part of the Virginia Company's success in the New World.
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Answered by taskmasters | 2024-11-01