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Which statement BEST explains why the Southern Colonies were developed?

A.
The land was uninhabited.
B.
The climate was perfect for cultivating cash crops.
C.
The South was free from British rule and regulation.
D.
The southern mountain ranges held precious minerals.

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The statement that BEST explains why the Southern Colonies were developed is:

B. The climate was perfect for cultivating cash crops.

The Southern Colonies had a warm climate and fertile soil, which were ideal for growing cash crops such as tobacco, rice, and indigo, making agriculture the mainstay of their economy.