During the early colonial era, Virginia’s economy depended upon

Understand the Problem

The question is asking about the economic basis of Virginia during the early colonial era, specifically which sector it depended upon. The options provided relate to agricultural practices and trade.

More Information

Tobacco became the backbone of Virginia's economy during the early colonial era, serving as a form of currency and fueling both economic growth and legislative actions.

Tips

A common mistake is to assume sugar plantations played a role similar to tobacco, but sugar was more central to the Caribbean colonies.

Sources

• Tobacco & Colonial American Economy - World History Encyclopedia - worldhistory.org
• Colonial Virginia - Encyclopedia Virginia - encyclopediavirginia.org
• Coopers - National Park Service - nps.gov