Here are the correct descriptions arranged as per the context of the colonies and their relationship with Britain:
- The colonies were linked to Britain through the purchase of consumer goods.
- Reading increased and created a shared culture between Britain and the colonies.
- Printed materials were more widely available.
- The southern colonies no longer engaged in the slave trade. (This statement is incorrect regarding historical context, as the southern colonies continued to engage in the slave trade.)
If you're aiming to identify which statements are accurate or relevant, points 1, 2, and 3 are correct, while point 4 is historically inaccurate.