LIFE IN ANTEBELLUM AMERICA 1807 1861
SLAVERY IN AMERICA COTTON SLAVE TRADE AND THE SOUTHERN RESPONSE
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The climate is hot and dry, which dried the indigo out
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The climate is hot and wet, which is good for farming indigo
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The Pacific Ocean spread moisture to the Southeast
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The Appalachian Mountains allowed indigo to grow at high altitudes
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Detailed explanation-1: -Because of the idea of slavery, plantation owners were able to essentially own the land, tools, and labor force, which eliminated most costs of running a farm.
Detailed explanation-2: -These states have a long growing season perfect for crops such as tobacco and rice. England’s Southern Colonies, like its other colonies, were founded for various religious and political reasons and for economic opportunities. Virginia’s population grew gradually, but by 1670, 40, 000 people lived there.
Detailed explanation-3: -What is the MOST likely reason why Southern colonies had such different exports from those of New England? The Southern colonies were better suited for agriculture. What kind of government did the Puritans in Massachusetts Bay create? A theocracy.