SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
THE SOUTHERN COLONIES SETTLEMENT AND GROWTH
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Cold temperatures, long winters
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Rolling hills, fertile soil. Hudson River and Delaware River equal trade.
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Mild weather, long growing season.
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Rocky soil, coastal port towns on the Atlantic Ocean
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Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The Southern Colonies . The soil was good for farming and the climate was warm, including hot summers and mild winters. Winters were mild with little snow and summers were hot & humid and were perfect for growing crops.
Detailed explanation-3: -Climate: The climate in the southern colonies was the warmest of the three regions and boasted the longest growing season.
Detailed explanation-4: -Many southern colonists grew cash crops. The weather was warm for much of the year, and crops could grow for seven or eight months. Soil in the tidewater was rich and fertile, and the area received plenty of rain.
Detailed explanation-5: -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.