Question

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characteristics of the economy in the southern colonies

• rural
• use of slavery
• plantation system

which description best completes the list of characteristics?
a single cash crops
b manufactured goods
c equal land distribution
d merchants and craftsmen

Explanation:

The Southern Colonies' economy was based on plantations, slavery, and rural life. Plantations focused on single cash crops (like tobacco, rice, indigo) for trade. Manufactured goods (B) were more Northern, equal land distribution (C) didn't exist (large plantations), and merchants/craftsmen (D) were urban/Northern. So A fits.

Answer:

A. Single cash crops