Southern Colonies

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Virginia's climate was perfect for growing _________.

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tobacco

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The House of Burgesses was the first law-making body in North America made up of _____________ officials.

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elected

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Large farms that grow just one crop are called _______________.

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plantations

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What crops did the settlers in Carolina grow? Options: corn and beans, tobacco and rice, rice and potatoes, tomatoes and beans

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tobacco and rice

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Which statement best describes the use of slavery in the Southern colonies? Options: The slave population was a large part of the southern population., Slavery was forbidden in the southern colonies., Slavery only played a minor role in the south since most people felt slavery went against the Bible., Slavery was used only in the city of Charles Town because there was no need for slaves on the plantations.

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The slave population was a large part of the southern population.

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The southern economy was based on what? Options: Agriculture, Cash crops & making money, Fishing, furniture building, & rum, Harvesting jewels from the Appalachian Mts. & making jewelry, Raising silk worms brought from Asia to make sails for ships

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Agriculture, Cash crops & making money

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A crop that is sold for a profit is a

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cash crop

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A large farm, usually with 50 or more slaves and producing many cash crops.

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Plantation

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The 1st colony to be established was ______.

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Virginia

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A tropical plant usually grown to be used as a dye.

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Indigo