Question

During the 17th century, the growth of _____ as a cash crop shaped the colonies of the Chesapeake Bay.

Select the best answer from the choices provided.
A.
cotton
B.
indigo
C.
rice
D.
tobacco

Answer 1

During the 17th century the growth of tobacco so the answer is D.

Answer 2

D

Step-by-step explanation:

During the seventeenth century, the European demand for tobacco increased more than tenfold. This increased demand called for a greater supply of tobacco, and as a result, tobacco became the staple crop of the Chesapeake Bay Region.