[hotshu]

Few people remember or acknowledge that if it weren't for tobacco, this nation might not have arisen. The wealth generated in the colonies by exporting tabacco played a crucial role in developing this country's financial independence from the British throne.

[Calpernia]

It unfortunately arose the Gore family too.

[UpAllNight]

--Few people remember or acknowledge that if it weren't for tobacco, this nation might not have arisen. The wealth generated in the colonies by exporting tabacco played a crucial role in developing this country's financial independence from the British throne.--

Bad argument. Slave labor supported the tobacco industry.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

Post #14 well said, spot on.