Lesson 7 of 84 · Colonial History
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepThe Southern Colonies: Plantations and Labor
The Southern Colonies were famous for their large plantations, where crops like tobacco, rice, and indigo were grown.
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The Southern Colonies were famous for their large plantations, where crops like tobacco, rice, and indigo were grown. These plantations required a lot of labor, so many enslaved people were brought from Africa to work in the fields. They played a significant role in the economy of the Southern Colonies. Life on a plantation was challenging, but the enslaved people showed great resilience and strength.
Key Facts
The Southern Colonies had large plantations for crops.
Tobacco, rice, and indigo were important crops.
Enslaved people worked on the plantations.
Timeline
Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement, is founded
The Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock
The Declaration of Independence is signed
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1 of 2What was a major crop grown in the Southern Colonies?
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