USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Economics in the colonies: Both the Chesapeake and Southern colonies had rich soil and temperate climates which made large-scale plantation farming possible. Both regions had an agriculture-based economy in which cash crops like tobacco, indigo, and cotton were cultivated for trade.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Southern Colonies were located in a region that was the best suited for farming. The soil was good, the growing long. This led to the development of large scale farms called plantations.

Detailed explanation-3: -The South was known for its large plantations, but small farms were much more common. Most southern colonists lived on small family farms in the backcountry, away from the tidewater.

Detailed explanation-4: -The well-known characteristics of the Southern Colonies were warm weather, inland plantation agriculture, coastal port cities, and wealth from exporting their crops. The Southern Colonies were established over time, starting with Virginia, followed by Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and lastly, Georgia.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Middle Colonies included Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, and New Jersey. The geography of this region featured a warmer climate with fertile soil, flat land, easily-navigable rivers, and wide valleys making it perfect for farming and growing crops.