Question

This statement was made by King James I of England in 1604.

“A custom loathsome to the eye, hateful to the nose, harmful to the brain, dangerous to the lungs…”


Based on the quote, which profitable colonial industry was King James I referring to?

The mining of gold

The growing of corn

The cutting down of lumber

The growing of tobacco

Answer 1

its either mining or growing tobacco.

Answer 2

its tobacco:)

Answer 3

It refers to the growing of tobacco.

Full quote,

"A custom loathsome to the eye, hateful to the nose, harmful to the brain, dangerous to the lungs, and in the black, stinking fume thereof, nearest resembling the horrible Stygian smoke of the pit that is bottomless."
-A Counterblast to Tobacco

Answer 4

Thank you : )

Answer 5

You're very welcome!