Lesson 39 of 84 · Colonial History
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepThe Southern Colonies: Plantations and Labor
The Southern Colonies were known for their large plantations, where crops like tobacco, rice, and indigo were grown.
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The Southern Colonies were known for their large plantations, where crops like tobacco, rice, and indigo were grown. These plantations required a lot of labor to maintain, leading to the use of enslaved people who worked on these farms. Enslaved people were brought from Africa and faced very difficult lives as they worked to support the economy of the Southern Colonies. Their contributions were significant to the growth of this region.
Key Facts
The Southern Colonies relied on large plantations for crops.
Tobacco, rice, and indigo were important crops.
Enslaved people worked on the plantations.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What type of farms were common in the Southern Colonies?
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