Question

In the English colony of Colony X most people made their living by farming. North of the fall line, most farms were small and people provided for their families, while south of the fall line large commercial farms produced cash crops to sell to English merchants. Where was Colony X most likely located?

A.
in the Caribbean Colonies

B.
in the Mid-Atlantic Colonies

C.
in the New England Colonies

D.
in the Southern Colonies

Answer 1

Colony X is most likely located in **D. in the Southern Colonies**. This region is known for its large commercial farms that produced cash crops such as tobacco, cotton, and rice, especially south of the fall line. North of the fall line, it was more common for farms to be smaller and focused on subsistence farming.