Question

Which statement BEST explains why the southern colonies used fewer types of natural resources than other colonies? A) Fewer natural resources were available in the southern colonies. B) Most of the natural resources in the southern colonies were already used up. C) Fertile plains and long summers allowed southern colonies to focus on agriculture. D) Hot summers and disease-carrying insects kept populations in the southern colonies low.

Answer 1

The statement that best explains why the southern colonies used fewer types of natural resources than other colonies would be "C) Fertile plains and long summers allowed southern colonies to focus on agriculture", since agriculture was the primary power-source behind the South's economy. 

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is c

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