Compare And Contrast The Social Groups Of The South Colonies

The Southern Colonies and their Social Groups To the immigrants, the colonization of the south was a chance to have religious freedom, to find gold and to have good trade. For some it was a getaway from the debt that they had collected over the years as well for the poor. The south was established in the year of 1607 by Virginia. It was soon followed by Maryland, the Carolinas and Georgia. From these opportunities, three social groups were created. These were the Great Planters, Yeoman farmers, and Frontier Families. These groups made up the social and economic structure of the south. One of the most powerful social groups of the south was the Great Planters. They held the most political power and kept in touch with the world