SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
THE SOUTHERN COLONIES SETTLEMENT AND GROWTH
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Indigo
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Rice
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Tobacco
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Wheat & Grains
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Detailed explanation-1: -The main cash crops in the middle colonies were grains such as wheat, rye, and oats. Because the middle colonies grew large amounts of grains, they were called “the bread colonies."
Detailed explanation-2: -The Middle colonies had rich soil and a good climate for growing crops. As a result, they were able to produce more food than they could consume. As a result they were able to export wheat and other grains to Europe. The middle colonies became known as “the breadbasket colonies".
Detailed explanation-3: -They grew vegetables, fruits, and other crops in the fertile soil. Farmers grew many different grains, such as wheat, corn, and barley. In fact, they grew so much grain used to make bread that the Middle Colonies became known as the “breadbasket” of the thirteen colonies.
Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: Based on the attached image, the Middle Colonies produced the most wheat products. Based on the key, there are five symbols indicating wheat crops in what would be the breadbasket of the colonies: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.