Brainstorm the similarities and differences between a plantation and a small town. How are they alike? How are they different? Write your ideas below. Plantation ______________________ ______________________ ______________________   Small Town ______________________ ______________________ ______________________   Alike ______________________ ______________________ ______________________   Questions: 1. Why were plantations considered to be self-sufficient? 2. Explain how a plantation might resemble a small town.