Jamestown | The Great Reforms | 4
American History Tellers
The Collapse of the Virginia Company and the Rise of Tobacco
This chapter explores the mismanagement issues of the Virginia Company in the Jamestown colony, leading to the revocation of its charter by the Crown. It also highlights the economic impact of tobacco cultivation amidst high mortality rates and ongoing conflicts with Native Americans, setting the stage for social and economic transformations, including the rise of slavery.
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