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What did southern colonies rely on to drive their economy ?

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Answer: The Southern Colonies had an agricultural economy

Explanation: Most colonists lived on small family farms, but some owned large plantations that produced cash crops such as tobacco and rice. Many slaves worked on plantations.

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