What made many of the Southern colonies wealthy?

A.

profits from the fur trade

B.

monetary subsidies from England

C.

exportation of tobacco

D.

shipbuilding industries

E.

riches taken from American Indians

C. exportation of tobacco

Tobacco plantations were established in the first colonies of the English southern colonies.

The colony of Virginia had the perfect conditions for tobacco growth. The work of John Rolfe brought tobacco to the colony. Virginia's wealth was based on the plantation system and the production of tobacco. Tobacco was shipped to England for production and sale. The tobacco system spread to other colonies suitable for tobacco growth.

The correct answer is - c. exportation of tobacco.

The Southern colonies got very wealthy because of the production and exportation of tobacco. These colonies were situated on a place where the tobacco was flourishing and they used it to the maximum. The tobacco itself became very popular in Europe after it was introduced, and the demand for it was enormous, which gave the Southern colonies reliable and sure market with high demand that made them a lot of profit.