What was the main reason why the southern economy remained largely agricultural?

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What was the main reason why the southern economy remained largely agricultural?

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Abby Foley · Answer 1

Answer: The southern economy remained largely agricultural mainly due to agriculture's importance to the colonies as a trade export (especially cotton, tobacco, and other cash crops).

Harry · Answer 2

The southern economy remained largely agricultural mainly due to agriculture's importance to the colonies as a trade export (especially cotton, tobacco, and other cash crops).

Also, the south was a major exporter of shipping materials which were especially important to the American and British navies.