WHY IS THE ADVENT OF NEW WORLD TOBACCO SO SIGNIFICANT?
In the early 1600s, the newfound tobacco industry served as the basis for American society, the foundation for its growth and prosperity. Demand for tobacco became so intense. Farmers insisted on growing it rather than food. The love of money has been called the root of evil. As our nation burst from its initial embryo stage, colonists scrambled to get as much cash as possibleforsaking the need to grow vital food. And although we emerged into the worlds greatest nation, and remain so today, such single-minded lust for money emerged into devilish side of our society. It progressed in this order: 1 1612: A small test plot of tobacco was planted by John Rolfe, and he successfully learned how to grow and cure tobacco in the colonies. 2 1613: Success from the previous test year motivated him to plant a sizable crop. Late in this year, that crop was harvested and put into caves to dry and be cured. 3 1614: This crop was loaded onto ships in the spring, and it arrived in London in June. Miste
