How did settlement of the southern colonies differ from settlement of the New England and middle colonies?

The southern colonies were largely established for economic opportunity, especially farming and making profits from cash crops such as tobacco. New England colonies were often founded by people seeking religious freedom, while the middle colonies attracted settlers for varied reasons, including trade, land, and religious tolerance. So the best choice is that making money was the main reason people settled the southern colonies.

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