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CLEP US History I

Category - Economy

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In the colonial era, the Southern colonies built little infrastructure, such as roads or canals, for which of the following reasons?
  1. The South could not afford such luxuries
  2. The plantations were more connected with England than each other
  3. The technology to build them efficiently did not exist
  4. There was a lack of centralized government
  5. The failed to appreciate the importance of trade
Explanation
Answer: B - The Southern colonies were more connected to England than each other; therefore, there was little interest in building roads and other infrastructure. Some plantations had their own docks so that ships from England could pull right up to the planation. Since the plantations were essentially self-sustaining corporations, they had no reason to improve transportation in their region.
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