Southern Colonies © Erin Kathryn 2014
Geography Climate and soil were excellent for farming. Weather was warm for much of the year and crops could grow for 7-8 months. © Erin Kathryn 2014
Natural Resources Rivers, bays, wetlands Tobacco Indigo Rice Sugar cane © Erin Kathryn 2014
Industries Hunting Fishing Plantations / Farms © Erin Kathryn 2014
People Slaves Indentured Servants Farmers Plantation owners © Erin Kathryn 2014
Talk About It… Why were farmers able to grow their crops so easily in the Southern Colonies? Long growing season: 7-8 months What type of people were only found in the Southern Colonies (mostly on plantations)? Slaves & indentured servants © Erin Kathryn 2014