Question

What advantage of colonies in the South was not shared by New England

farmers?

(A) Unlike the South, New England lacked ability to use slave labor.

(B) Unlike the South, there was a lack of labor available to work in

agriculture in New England.

(C) Unlike the South, strict Puritan laws limited the type of agriculture

allowed in New England.

(D) Unlike the South, New England soil did not permit the growth of

large quantities of cash crops.

(E) Unlike the south, New England colonial charters did not allow for

high-volume agriculture.

Answer 1

One advantage of colonies in the South that was not shared by New England
farmers was that "(D) Unlike the South, New England soil did not permit the growth of large quantities of cash crops," since this was why the North was far more merchant-based than the South. 

Answer 2

Unlike the South, New England soil did not permit the growth of large quantities of cash crops.
Answer: D