Impact of Slavery on Southern Colonies' Economy and Society

Hard Period 2: 1607–1754 Southern Colonies

By the mid-1700s, the Southern Colonies had established an economy deeply reliant on agriculture, particularly the cultivation of cash crops. However, the development of this economy was also closely tied to the institution of slavery. Which of the following statements best explains how slavery impacted Southern Colonies’ economy and society during this period?

Slavery led to a diversified economy in the Southern Colonies, as planters invested in industries other than agriculture.

The reliance on slavery facilitated the rise of a wealthy planter aristocracy, resulting in significant social stratification.

Slavery was limited to urban areas, which resulted in large numbers of enslaved people contributing to craftsmanship and trade.

Slavery created a cooperative labor system among free laborers and enslaved people, leading to improved labor conditions.

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