Why did the plantations system come to play such an important role in the southern economy

Explanation:

The plantation system played an important role in the southern economy because when British Colonists arrived to America, they divided the territory into large areas of land that were suitable for agriculture. And as the economy of the southern region was based on agriculture, it required of having a great number of land workers. That led to the expansion of slavery.

the answer would more than likely a.)falling crop prices  

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