When why how and by whom was the southern colony founded?

Answer 1

The Southern Colonies, primarily including Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, were established in the 17th and early 18th centuries. Virginia, founded in 1607 by English settlers from the Virginia Company, was the first of these colonies, created for economic opportunities, particularly in tobacco cultivation. Maryland was established in 1634 by Lord Baltimore as a refuge for Catholics. The colonies were largely founded for agricultural purposes, exploiting the fertile land and favorable climate for cash crops, and relied heavily on enslaved labor.