The Southern colonies supported plantation economics. This meant they had large farms and grew crops, which they exported.

Which group of exports below would most likely have come from a Southern colony?
A.
cotton, indigo, and tobacco
B.
fish, whale products, and fur
C.
fish, rum, and iron bars
D.
textiles, spices, and iron bars

1 answer

A. cotton, indigo, and tobacco

This group of exports is characteristic of the Southern colonies, which were known for their plantation economy and the cultivation of cash crops such as cotton, indigo, and tobacco.