SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
THE SOUTHERN COLONIES SETTLEMENT AND GROWTH
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Question
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Which of the Southern Colonies lies the farthest south?
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South Carolina
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Virginia
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North Carolina
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Georgia
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Southern colonies included Maryland, Virginia, North and South Carolina, and Georgia. English American Southerners would not enjoy the generally good health of their New England counterparts.
Detailed explanation-2: -The northernmost of the original 13 colonies was Massachusetts. This is because the area that is now the state of Maine belonged to the colony of Massachusetts from the 1650s through 1820.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.
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