The economy in the Southern colonies was based on ... ?

A) ocean trade and fishing

B) farming and metalworking

C) skilled trades and fur trapping

D) large-scale farming and trade with England

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The economy in the Southern colonies was based on ... ?

A) ocean trade and fishing

B) farming and metalworking

C) skilled trades and fur trapping

D) large-scale farming and trade with England

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Celia Ingram · Answer 1

D. Large-scale farming and trade with England

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The Southern colonies were known for plantations and slavery, which housed tons of cotton which they traded with England to get profit.

The economy in the Southern colonies was based on ... ?A) ocean trade and fishingB) farming and metalworkingC) skilled trades and fur trappingD) large-scale farming and trade with England

The economy in the Southern colonies was based on ... ?

A) ocean trade and fishing

B) farming and metalworking

C) skilled trades and fur trapping

D) large-scale farming and trade with England