How did the land, climate, and the people who settled the southern colonies all led to development of the plantation system?

Look at this answer on answers by chuck siatait should be noted that the beginnings of the plantation era were sown in the british crown settlement of jamestown in virginia. before the 13 colonies gained freedom, the textile industry of great britain, would be the first beneficiary of both cotton and the lucrative tobacco crops. the native tribes in the area of jamestown were in due time reduced by the british crown & her companies.  that ?

The transcontinental railroad provided a means of fast transportation. it cut a 6 month trip into 6 days, created jobs for many people and encouraged immigration. the homestead act played a huge role in western expansion; it allowed settlers to begin a fresh start, and gave them land in exchange for their residence for up to five years and a small fee.