1. much of the land in the southern colonies was ideal for? a, heavy industry and manufacturing. b. the fishing and shipbuilding industries. c. growing wheat, fruits, vegetables, and raising livestock. d. the production of crops such as rice, sugar, and tobacco. 2. which southern colony was originally part of another colony? a. maryland b. pennsylvania c. virginia d. south carolina 3. cecil calvert was the first proprietor of the maryland colony. a. true b. false