The practice of growing and harvesting tobacco plants for commercial purposes. It played a major role in the colonial economy and shaped social dynamics.
Related terms
Indentured Servitude: A system where individuals agreed to work for a certain period of time in exchange for passage to the colonies or other benefits.
Cash Crop: A crop that is grown specifically for sale rather than personal use.
Plantation System: Large agricultural estates where crops were grown by enslaved people or indentured servants under the control of landowners.