SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
THE 13 COLONIES LIFE IN EARLY AMERICA
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Southern Colonies had an agricultural economy. Most colonists lived on small family farms, but some owned large plantations that produced cash crops such as tobacco and rice. Many slaves worked on plantations. Slavery was a cruel system.
Detailed explanation-2: -The southern colonies were made up of the colonies of Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. 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.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.