The dark ages began with the collapse of the empire. a. roman b. german c. british d. persian

B. The climate affected their economy

Explanation:

"The Southern colonies’ rich soil and warm climate made them good for growing crops. As a result, the Southern economy was almost completely based on farming."

"In the Southern colonies, farmers could produce many more crops than they needed for their families. They could sell these crops to make a lot of money."