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Jamestown: Surviving The Fort
American History Hit
Tobacco and the Roots of Slavery in Jamestown
This chapter explores the pivotal shift from corn to tobacco cultivation in early Jamestown, emphasizing the impact of key figures like John Rolfe. It details the dark beginnings of American slavery, tracing the arrival of enslaved Africans in 1619 and the conditions they faced. The narrative highlights how the emerging tobacco economy intertwined with feudal systems, leading to systemic racial divisions that would shape American society.
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