WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Georgia Colony economy quickly became centered around the cultivation of cash crops such as cotton, tobacco, rice, and indigo. These plantations were labored upon by enslaved Africans and ruled over by a relatively small number of wealthy, elite planters.

Detailed explanation-2: -With long growing seasons, a favorable climate, and nearly 10 million acres of operating farmland in the state, Georgia is prime for growing and producing valuable agricultural commodities. The state leads the nation in production of peanuts, eggs and boilers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Georgia’s fertile soil and favorable climate support production of a wide variety of high‐value agricultural products, including grapes and wine, berries, nuts (hazelnuts, almonds, walnuts, and chestnuts), citrus fruits, apples, peaches, and apricots.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the 2020 Ag Snapshot, CAED determined that food and fiber production and related industries represented $76 billion in output to Georgia’s $1.07 trillion economy and more than 399, 200 jobs in the economy.