Question

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.
fish, rum, and iron bars
B.
textiles, spices, and iron bars
C.
fish, whale products, and fur
D.
cotton, indigo, and tobacco

Answer 1

D. cotton, indigo, and tobacco

These are cash crops grown on large Southern plantations (long growing seasons and suitable soil), whereas the other choices list products typical of New England or other regions.