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Tobacco seeds
Sir. John Rolfe brought tobacco seeds to his colony. It later turned the colony into a profit for the Virginia Company. -
First slaves
African slaves were brought to Virginia -
The Sickle
The sickle was a curved agricultural tool. It was used to reap grain and cut hay. -
First export of goods
The Virginia shipping district shipped out goods and it help agriculture by allowing goods to be shipped around. -
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The Stamp Act
British parliament passed a act that would tax American colonies. This led to boycotting british goods. -
Shay's Rebellion
This was a farmers revolt against high taxes and deflation in Massachusetts. -
Farming Population
The U.S. farming population made up 90% of the work force. -
Potash
Potash was a fertilizer used for crops it was the third major crop and plant nutrient. -
Whiskey Rebellion
Farmers began to revolt taxes on grain in whiskey. It was to reduce national debt. -
Cotton Gin
This machine allowed for rapid separation of seeds from cotton fibres. It helped make cotton profitable. -
First Cast-Iron plow
It was invented by Charles Newbold . This helped improve agriculture by making a job of breaking he soil and making furrow for seeds. -
Insects eating plants.
Paris Green was the solution to insects eating crops.