Question

1. what was the result of the introduction of tobacco cultivation in jamestown?

a. it caused jamestown to fail
b. it fueled the demand for forced labor and slavery
c. it led to peaceful relations with native americans
d. it had no significant impact

Explanation:

To determine the result of tobacco cultivation in Jamestown, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Jamestown did not fail due to tobacco; tobacco actually boosted its economy, so a is incorrect.
• Option b: Tobacco cultivation was labor - intensive. This led to a high demand for labor, which in turn fueled the demand for forced labor (including slavery) as colonists sought to maximize tobacco production.
• Option c: The introduction of tobacco cultivation increased competition for land and resources, which worsened relations with Native Americans, not led to peaceful relations.
• Option d: Tobacco had a significant impact on Jamestown's economy and society, so d is incorrect.

Answer:

b. It fueled the demand for forced labor and slavery