C. Agriculture. The south of course was known for growing cotton and tobacco. The north grew wheat, corn, and other crops.
**Answer: (C) Agriculture ** ;
The different climates and geography of each colonial region most directly affected agriculture (C). The New England colonies focused on subsistence farming; the Middle colonies specialized in grain production; and the Southern colonies thrived on cash crops like tobacco and rice. These agricultural adaptations were crucial for the economies of respective colonial regions.
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