Why did the British have to depend on tobacco for trade when they reached the new world?

Asked by bernadeth on 06 Jan 08:06

Last updated by Jill W on 01 Jul 10:22

Answered by Jill W on 01 Jul 10:22

The British traveled to the Americas in order to find gold. To their dismay, Viriginia didn't have any gold, but it did have tobacco.