Why did the british meet with less opposition in the southern colonies

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Dickson

2 March, 04:32

Why did the british meet with less opposition in the southern colonies

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Tyshawn Gallagher · Answer 1

Britain had expected the Southern colonies to remain loyal, in part because of their reliance on slavery. Many in the Southern colonies feared that a rebellion against the mother country would also trigger a slave uprising against the planters.

Simeon Cummings · Answer 2

Answer: Britain had expected the Southern colonies to remain loyal, in part because of their reliance on slavery. Many in the Southern colonies feared that a rebellion against the mother country would also trigger a slave uprising against the planters.