Tobacco/Economy
What was Virginia’s most important cash crop?
Tobacco
Who performed most of the labor on tobacco plantations in the 1600s?
Enslaved Africans
Name one group that influenced Virginia’s culture.
Indigenous, African, or European
What does “agricultural” mean?
Related to farming
Where did the English mostly settle?
Coastal Plain/Tidewater
What does “cash crop” mean?
This term describes a crop grown to be sold rather than used by the farmer’s family.
True or False: Enslaved people were paid a small wage.
False
What is a tradition?
A custom or practice passed down
What is a “cash crop”?
A crop grown to sell for money
Where did the Scots-Irish mostly settle?
Shenandoah Valley
Who came up with a new way to grow tobacco in 1613?
John Rolfe
What happened to children born to enslaved women?
They were automatically enslaved
Which city name comes from an Indigenous word: Roanoke or Jamestown?
Roanoke
What does “culture” include?
Food, music, language, traditions
Where did many Africans live and work?
Tidewater/plantations
Why was tobacco so valuable to Virginia’s economy?
It was in high demand in England and made lots of money
Could enslaved people testify in court?
No
What kind of music came from African culture?
Drumming, call-and-response
What does “diversity” mean?
Having many different kinds or cultures
What happened to Indigenous tribes as English settlements grew?
They were forced inland
What happened as Virginia became more dependent on tobacco?
The use of enslaved labor increased
What was one reason slavery grew in Virginia?
Large farms needed free labor
How did cities reflect cultural diversity?
They had foods, music, and customs from many groups
What does “inherit” mean in the context of slavery laws?
To receive something passed down, like property
Match: Nottoway, Richmond, Jamestown – which is Indigenous in origin?
Nottoway