Many of the Southern colonies were founded as proprietary colonies. What drew proprietors to this area? How did they make money?
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The Southern colonies were able to make money with slave labor . They would grow crops using the slaves that they could sell. These were known as cash crops (tobacco, rice, etc.) and were lucrative .
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The Southern colonies were founded as proprietary colonies due to their agricultural potential, attracting proprietors who sought profit from cash crops like tobacco and rice. They relied heavily on slave labor to maximize their profits and developed trade routes for exporting goods. This economic framework allowed them to accumulate substantial wealth.
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