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Why did they want to make glass at Jamestown in 1608?

April 26, 2017glass Jamestown

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Why did they want to make glass at Jamestown in 1608?

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They were trying to establish a profitable industry. The demand for glass in England was increasing. All of the raw materials needed for glassmaking were present at Jamestown. There was an abundant supply of hardwood trees for fueling the furnaces.