Question 11
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Explain the differences between farms in the New England colonies, the middle colonies, and the southern colonies in one or two paragraphs.
Selected Answer:
The New England colonies had very long and cold winter, making it hard for crops to be grown. The soil was pretty rocky and unfertile, so not too many plants were grown. Most farms in New England were small family farms. The middle colonies were called the breadbasket states, because of how much wheat and barley were grown. The southern colonies grew many things. The Southern Colonies were able to grow crops, fruits, and vegetables because of their fertile soil, and warm climate.
Correct Answer:
Correct They must say that cash crops were grown in the middle colonies, that slaves were used on large plantations in the south, and that there was subsistence farming in New England. Please do not take off points for spelling or punctuation.
