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.

Detailed explanation-2: -The southern colonies were made up of mostly coastal plains and piedmont areas. The soil was good for farming and the climate was warm, including hot summers and mild winters. The growing season here was longer than any other region. The southern colonies’ economy was based on agriculture (farming).

Detailed explanation-3: -The Southern Colonies enjoyed warm climate with hot summers and mild winters. Geography ranged from coastal plains in the east to piedmont farther inland. The westernmost regions were mountainous. The soil was perfect for farming and the growing season was longer than in any other region.

Detailed explanation-4: -The long growing season and warm, damp climate of the Southern Colonies made the region perfect for growing tobacco and rice. Many southern planters became very wealthy exporting these cash crops to other colonies and countries.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.