Which of the following best explains the size difference between New England farms and southern farms during colonial times? In New England, the soil was rich and the growing season was long, so the farms were bigger. In New England, the soil was poor and the growing season was short, so the farms were smaller. In New England, the soil was rich and the growing season was short, so the farms were bigger. In New England, the soil was poor and the growing season was long, so the farms were smaller.

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Patrick Townsend · Answer 1

New England farms were smaller, due to the colder climate. Southern plantations were much bigger, farming plants like cotton and tobacco in bulk.