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jan 1, 1616 - Jamestown becomes prophitable

Description:

Virginia Company spends over 50,000 English pounds in 9 years
Around 350 colonists at the time
Becomes profitable after colonists are allowed to own private property
Colonists work harder to grow food
Learn how to grow tobacco (King was against)

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Date:

jan 1, 1616
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~ 410 years ago