Which of the Following Was True of Agriculture in the Colonies

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was true of agriculture in the colonies during the eighteenth century?

• A) It was in decline in the backcountry as compared to coastal areas.
• B) Because New York's landlords had taken over so much land, agriculture grew more slowly in New York than in other colonies.
• C) New England moved away from smaller farming and increasingly toward large-scale farms and plantations.
• D) The standard of living on farms was far lower than it was in Europe.

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