The Southern Colonies-Colonial Wealth

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The Southern Colonies faired well in the economic atmosphere of the times, in fact, were the largest colonial wealth by 1774. The average state for the top one percent wealthy was $238,00. (Perkins, E. 1988.) The Southern Colonies were twice more wealthy than the Northern Colonies. The first New England millionaire emerged during this time. According to with Perkins, Peter Manigault who was from South Carolina lawyer and planter was the richest man. By the 1770's The Southern Colonies become the highest economic level and an unmatched standard of living, were excellent locations in the word to live. Colonist’s wealth was almost entirely by the development of crops.

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