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Why were plantations located along rivers and on bays in the southern colonies?

Because it made bulk transport of cotton to the coast and from there overseas the easiest. Cotton was an export industry, and the Southern colonies were untill the Civil War the biggest producers in the world.


What are some important landforms and bodies of water in the southern colonies?

The Southern Colonies had lots of watery landform's. Such as bays, rivers, lakes, and swamps.


What nickname was giving in southern colonies?

In the southern colonies, the nickname "Tidewater" was commonly used to refer to the coastal regions characterized by their low-lying land and tidal rivers. This area was significant for its agricultural production, particularly tobacco, which was a major cash crop. The term also reflects the cultural and economic influences of the region, highlighting the reliance on waterways for transportation and trade.


What are the natural resources the the southern colonies?

Fertile soil, harbors and rivers and a long growing season


How is the middle colonies and southern colonies different?

ANSWER:One of the differences between the Middle Colonies and the Southern Colonies, was that while the southern colonies produced such crops as tobacco, rice, indigo (a plant used for making blue dye), and cotton; the middle colonies grew wheat, which would become a profitable crop.Another difference between the two regions was, that the middle colonies carried on coastal trade with the New England, and southern colonies. For the location of the middle colonies was a great location for ports.

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Why did the southern cotton planters rely on the regions river to ship their goods?

The plantations were along the rivers and they had built ports on the river to haul the cotton and other products. It was logical they use the river.


What is the meaning of peninsular rivers of India?

the rivers coming from peninsular regions are reffered to as peninsular rivers. It covers southern part of india


Why were plantations located along rivers and on bays in the southern colonies?

Because it made bulk transport of cotton to the coast and from there overseas the easiest. Cotton was an export industry, and the Southern colonies were untill the Civil War the biggest producers in the world.


What important rivers are in the Southern regions?

Please rephrase - the question is unclear.


What is a tidewater plantation?

The earliest planters of the Southern Colonies settled along rivers and creeks of the coastal plain. Because the land was washed by ocean tides, the region was known as the Tidewater. The Tidewater's gentle slopes and rivers offered rich farmland for plantation.*a plantation is a large estate farmed by many workers*


What was the regions of Greece separated by?

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What regions are in Asia?

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What regions have fast-moving rivers and streams?

what region has fast moving rivers and streams


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