The Rise of Plantation Colonies
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Which of the following is true about the plantation economies in the West Indies?

  • They were introduced to Europe before the mainland of North America.
  • They were not successful in the European marketplace.
  • They competed with an existing European sugar industry.
  • They produced products that were already familiar to Europe. (correct)

    • What is one reason why the production of tobacco on island colonies was significant?

  • It displaced an indigenous European sugar industry.
  • It added something new to the European marketplace. (correct)
  • It competed with other sources of cane.
  • It blocked imports of the colonial product.

    • Which region of North America saw the transportation of the plantation farming business model in the 17th century?

  • Maryland
  • Virginia
  • Canada
  • The Carolinas (correct)

    • When was Virginia first colonized?

    <p>In the 17th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which colony associated with the plantation economy is particularly important to the history of Canada?

    <p>Virginia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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