Influence of Wealth in the U.S. By corey.kowalski17 Sep 24, 1607 Colonization of Jamestown Sep 24, 1674 Production of tobacco increased 200,000 lbs of tobacco each year Sep 24, 1680 Tobacco production skyrocketed 30 million lbs per year Oct 2, 2004 The Corporation was created Apr 2, 2014 McCutcheon v. FEC People don't agree with the cap on donations to campaigns.