AP US Historyeasymcq1 pt
The lower South's staple crops were
A.rice and indigo
B.wheat and barley
C.tobacco and hemp
D.cotton and sugar
Explanation
Core Concept
South Carolina and Georgia's swampy lowlands grew rice and indigo with enslaved labor — crops that made Charleston rich.
Correct Answer
Arice and indigo
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