Question

Match the commercial activities of the colonies with the reasons they were adopted. rocky soil and short growing season fertile soil and longer growing season warm climate and wet soil The southern colonies had large indigo and rice plantations. The New England colonies had small farms that produced crops for local use. The middle colonies grew large quantities of wheat and other grains.

Answer 1

Answer:

The southern colonies had large indigo and rice plantations. -> Warm climate and wet soil

The middle colonies grew large quantities of wheat and other grains. -> Fertile soil and longer growing season

The New England colonies had small farms that produced crops for local use. -> Rocky soil and short growing season

Explanation:

The American Colonies geography was set between the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountains.

The southern colonies, closer to the Atlantic ocean, had a warm climate and wet soil.

The middle colonies were located on a rich and deep soil due to glaciers from New England.

The New England colonies, closer to the Appalachian Mountains, were settled on a rocky and sandy soil, where crops did not grow well.

Answer 2

Answer:

c

Explanation:

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