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 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-3: -Farmers in the Middle Colonies were the most prosperious of all. They grew wheat, barley, oats, rye, and corn. The Middle Colonies were often called the “breadbasket” because they grew so much food. Wheat could be ground to make flour, and both wheat and flour could be sold in other colonies or in Europe.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Middle Colonies consisted of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. The climate of was mild and the soil proved fertile for farming. Many farmers in the Middle Colonies produced cash crops such as wheat and corn.

Detailed explanation-5: -The South’s soil and almost year-round growing season were ideal for plantation crops like rice and tobacco. These valuable plants required much labor to produce, but with enough workers they could be grown as cash crops.