Question
American settlements that enjoyed profitable farming were:
the French along the St. Lawrence River
New England
the Middle Colonies
Southern plantations
the French along the St. Lawrence River
New England
the Middle Colonies
Southern plantations
Answers
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The American settlements that enjoyed profitable farming were primarily:
- **Southern plantations**: The Southern colonies were known for their large plantations that produced cash crops such as tobacco, rice, and indigo, which were highly profitable.
- **The Middle Colonies**: The Middle Colonies, including Pennsylvania and New York, also had fertile land and a diverse agricultural economy, producing grains and other crops that contributed to their profitability.
In contrast, New England had a more challenging farming environment with its rocky soil and colder climate, leading to smaller farms and a focus on subsistence farming rather than large-scale agricultural profits. The French settlements along the St. Lawrence River were primarily focused on fur trading rather than farming, although they did engage in some agriculture.
So, the two main answers from your options would be **the Middle Colonies** and **Southern plantations**.
- **Southern plantations**: The Southern colonies were known for their large plantations that produced cash crops such as tobacco, rice, and indigo, which were highly profitable.
- **The Middle Colonies**: The Middle Colonies, including Pennsylvania and New York, also had fertile land and a diverse agricultural economy, producing grains and other crops that contributed to their profitability.
In contrast, New England had a more challenging farming environment with its rocky soil and colder climate, leading to smaller farms and a focus on subsistence farming rather than large-scale agricultural profits. The French settlements along the St. Lawrence River were primarily focused on fur trading rather than farming, although they did engage in some agriculture.
So, the two main answers from your options would be **the Middle Colonies** and **Southern plantations**.