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Southern colonies were made up mostly out of agriculture and plantations. Because of it's great soil, crops were a big source of income. Due to the successful farming, many laborers were needed, which lead to slavery in these southern colonies.

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The southern colonies were not dominated by any single one religion. There were mostly Anglicans and Baptists in the Southern Colonies.

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The Southern Colonies concentrated on agriculture and developed plantation exploring tobacoo, cotton, corn, vegetables, grain, fruit and livestock. They really focused on farming and selling "cash crops" because everything was specifically harvested for trade and income. The main cash crop was tobacco.

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The land had a warm climate with hot summers and mild winters. The geography ranged from costal plain in the east to piedmont farther inland. The westernmost regions were mountanious. The soil was perfect for farming and the growing season was longer here than in any other region.

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All the southern colonies had a bad relationship with the Native Americans. They were pro-slavery. Once they declared war with the colonists and they used the Native Americans in the plantations as slaves and maids

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Virginia: Virginia was founded by the London Company in 1607. It was founded to gain wealth and to convert the natives to Christians.
Lord Baltimore: Maryland was founded by Lord Baltimore in 1634. It was founded to gain profit and to create a refuge from roman Catholics.
James Edward Oglethrope: Georgia was founded by James Edward Oglethorpe in 1732. Georgia was founded for a place for debtors to start a new life.

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Southern Colony states included Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia.