Lesson 71 of 84 · Colonial History
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepThe Southern Colonies: Plantations and Labor
The Southern Colonies, including Virginia, Maryland, and South Carolina, were known for their large plantations.
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The Southern Colonies, including Virginia, Maryland, and South Carolina, were known for their large plantations. Plantations were big farms that grew crops like tobacco, rice, and indigo. Many of the people who worked on these plantations were enslaved Africans, who performed hard labor under difficult conditions. The economy of the Southern Colonies relied heavily on these plantations, shaping the way of life in that region.
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The Southern Colonies included Virginia, Maryland, and South Carolina.
Large plantations were common in this region.
Enslaved Africans worked on these plantations.
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1 of 2What type of farms were common in the Southern Colonies?
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