According to the map, which of the following is TRUE of the Southern colonies?

Question

The colony of Maine was included in the Southern colonies.

Shipbuilding was a major industry in the Southern colonies.

The Southern colonies were the only region that harvested rice and indigo.

The Southern colonies were the only region to specialize in cattle and grain.

Answer 1

Based on historical context, the statement that is TRUE of the Southern colonies is:

The Southern colonies were the only region that harvested rice and indigo.

The Southern colonies, particularly South Carolina and Georgia, were known for their production of rice and indigo, both of which were significant cash crops.

The other statements are not accurate:

1. The colony of Maine was not included in the Southern colonies; it was part of New England.
2. While shipbuilding was an industry in the colonies, it was more prominent in the Northern colonies due to their access to timber and shipbuilding resources.
3. The Southern colonies were not the only region to specialize in cattle and grain, as other regions, including some Northern colonies, also engaged in cattle farming and grain production.