In the English colony of Colony X most people made their living by farming. North of the fall line, most farms were small and people provided for their families, while south of the fall line large commercial farms produced cash crops to sell to English merchants. Where was Colony X MOST LIKELY located?

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In the English colony of Colony X most people made their living by farming. North of the fall line, most farms were small and people provided for their families, while south of the fall line large commercial farms produced cash crops to sell to English merchants. Where was Colony X MOST LIKELY located?
A) in the Caribbean Colonies
B) in the Mid-Atlantic Colonies
C) in the New England Colonies
D) in the Southern Colonies

GPT-4o mini · Answer

Colony X is most likely located in **D) the Southern Colonies**. The description of having large commercial farms producing cash crops south of the fall line aligns with the agricultural practices in the Southern Colonies, known for their plantations and cash crops like tobacco, rice, and indigo. In contrast, the other regions mentioned do not fit the specific farming characteristics described.