Historian A: Jane Doe – Economic Perspective "Jane Doe argues that the Southern Colonies' development was primarily driven by economic interests. She emphasizes the importance of plantation agriculture, cash crops like tobacco and cotton, and the reliance on enslaved labor to generate wealth. According to her, economic motives shaped social structures and justified the expansion of slavery, which became central to the colonies' prosperity. Her view suggests that economic factors were the main drivers behind the growth and stability of the Southern Colonies."

Historian B: John Smith – Social Perspective "John Smith contends that social factors, particularly the desire for social hierarchy and control, were crucial in shaping the Southern Colonies. He highlights the role of class distinctions, land ownership, and the desire to establish a society with clear social ranks. Smith argues that these social ambitions influenced policies, the treatment of enslaved people, and the development of social institutions, making social motives more significant than purely economic ones."