-Why could Carolina be characterized as a "colony of a colony"?
A) It was constantly under threat of takeover by the Spanish.
B) It was effectively controlled by the proprietors of other colonies.
C) Its Lords Proprietors treated its settlers cruelly.
D) It produced goods to support West Indian agriculture and trade.

Question

-Why could Carolina be characterized as a "colony of a colony"?
A) It was constantly under threat of takeover by the Spanish. 
B) It was effectively controlled by the proprietors of other colonies. 
C) Its Lords Proprietors treated its settlers cruelly. 
D) It produced goods to support West Indian agriculture and trade.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Carolina was characterized as a "colony of a colony" because it produced goods, especially food and timber, to support the plantation economies of the West Indies, making it economically dependent on and directly supportive of these other colonies' needs.

-Why Could Carolina Be Characterized as a "Colony of a Colony