Question

Which of the following is the most accurate statement about the southern

colonies during the late 17th century?

(A) The economy was equally mixed between farming, trade, and small

manufacturing.

(B) African slaves were strictly segregated from white indentured servants.

(C) The economy was dominated by skilled labor in port towns.

(D) Tobacco, rice, and indigo served as the major staple crops.

(E) The growth of upland cotton dominated the economy.

Answer 1

D. Tobacco, rice and indigo served as the major staple crops.

These three things were the main exports in the southern colonies during the 17th century. Especially tobacco, it made a ton of profit. :)