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How did John Rolfe change the Virginia colony?

Creating America: A History of the United States, McDougal Littell, 2005, page 104

Asked by kade.grantham@bo on 02 Jul 05:35

Last updated by Jill W on 24 Oct 15:57

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Answered by Jill W on 24 Oct 15:57

John Rolfe developed a high-grade tobacco that changed Jamestown. As a result, the Virginia Company offered land grants and increased the population greatly.

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Creating America