Why were backcountry colonists more self-sufficient than plantation owners?

Question

A. They had more slaves to help them.
B. Farming along the coast provided everything they needed.
C. Living in the “breadbasket” provided them with enough money from their cash
crops.
D. Nearly everything they needed was made at home.

Answer 1

D. Nearly everything they needed was made at home.

Backcountry colonists often had to rely on themselves for basic necessities, leading them to be more self-sufficient than plantation owners, who relied heavily on enslaved labor and external trade for their needs.