Which of the following best describes life in the southern colonies?
A. Women were seen as important figures in the household and in society and often held high ranking positions in the job force.
B. New settlers found themselves living in log cabins, and using Conestoga wagons to transport themselves from their homes to town.
C. Many people in the southern colonies lived in rapidly growing cities that focused on commerce and trade.
D. The main economic activity was cash crops which were taken care of and looked after by indentured servants or enslaved people.