Question

Which region contained rich soil used to grow corn and also contained cities that served as trading centers?
Responses

the northern colonies
the northern colonies

the southern colonies
the southern colonies

the middle colonies

1 answer

The region that contained rich soil used to grow corn and also had cities that served as trading centers is the middle colonies. The middle colonies, including areas like New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, were known for their fertile soil and agricultural productivity, particularly corn and grains, as well as having significant urban centers for trade.