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Southern Colonies in North America were established by Great Britain during the 16th and 17th centuries and consisted of South Carolina, North Carolina, Maryland (This is in fact in the Southern Colonies and not in the Middle Colonies as some sources say) [citation needed], Virginia, and Georgia.

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Most all of the colonies were agricultural until the industrial revolution, but the south was more agricultural than the North. Later in history the north began to develop its manufacturing abilities much faster than the south.

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They were known for their plantations.

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