Asked by Sultan Al Hosni on May 07, 2024

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

A) The backcountry farmland was the most rapidly growing region of the colonies.
B) Large agricultural corporations replaced most farm families in the backcountry.
C) Widespread crop failure in the backcountry left the population completely depleted.
D) The presence of large landlords in New York caused it to grow faster than any other agrarian colony.
E) As the eighteenth century progressed, many New England farms became bigger and used more slave labor.

Agricultural Corporations

Large companies involved in the production, marketing, and distribution of agricultural goods such as crops and livestock.

Backcountry Farmland

Rural areas typically found in the hinterlands of a country, known for agricultural production often characterized by less fertile soil and more challenging farming conditions compared to prime agricultural lands.

Crop Failure

An event where agricultural crops grown do not produce a sufficient yield, often due to weather conditions, pests, disease, or lack of resources.

  • Acknowledge the role of agriculture in the socio-economic development of the eighteenth-century colonies.
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Ayodele FunmilopeMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The backcountry farmland was indeed the most rapidly growing region of the colonies during the eighteenth century, as settlers pushed westward into new territories seeking land for cultivation.