SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
THE SOUTHERN COLONIES SETTLEMENT AND GROWTH
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New England
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Southern
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Middle
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Middle colonies were also called the “Breadbasket colonies” because of their fertile soil, ideal for farming.
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 middle colonies were made up of the colonies of New York, Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The middle colonies had deep, rich soil. The fertile soil was good for farming. These colonies had mild winters and warm summers.
Detailed explanation-4: -Southern Colonies There were also small farmers, who had small farms often not even owning the land they worked. Tobacco, rice and indigo were the main crops grown in the southern colonies . All of these were cash crops, sold for money. The crops were usually exported from the colony.
Detailed explanation-5: -Climate: The climate in the southern colonies was the warmest of the three regions and boasted the longest growing season.