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Tobacco in the Columbian Exchange
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Old World
- Greatly altered the lifestyle of Europeans
- England imported the most tobacco
- Originally used for medicinal purposes, but came to be used for recreation (smoking)
- Wealth from tobacco gave way to international commerce
- Eventually, helped lead to the triangular trading system and trans-Atlantic slavery
The New World
- Originally from the Americas, it was exported to Europe to meet a growing demand
- Affected many colonies, especially Jamestown
- Tobacco was so valuable that it was used as a form of currency in Virginia.
- Led to more plantations and colonists in the Americas
- This cash crop stimulated colonial economy
- The massive need for labor to grow tobacco lead to indentured servants and slavery
Tobacco in the Columbian Exchange
Tobacco had the most significant impact of any good or product transferred in the Columbian Exchange during this time, especially in regards to the economy of England and America. This cash crop resulted in many changes worldwide, and continues to impact the world today.
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