One feature setting the southern colonies apart from the middle colonies was that

Question

the soil was difficult to farm.
plantations had many enslaved workers.
harbors helped cities grow.
the population was diverse.

Answer 1

One feature that set the southern colonies apart from the middle colonies was that plantations had many enslaved workers. The southern colonies relied heavily on large-scale agricultural production, particularly of cash crops like tobacco, rice, and indigo, which necessitated the use of enslaved labor on plantations. In contrast, the middle colonies had a more diverse economy that included smaller farms and less reliance on enslaved labor.