In 1790, approximately __________ percent of the U.S. population lived within 50 miles of the Atlantic Ocean.

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In 1790, the population of the United States was mostly concentrated along the Atlantic coast, with approximately 75 percent of the population living within 50 miles of the ocean. This was largely due to the fact that the United States was still a coastal nation and most trade and transportation occurred along the coast. The population distribution would shift westward over the following century, as the United States expanded its territory and developed new transportation methods.

In 1790, Approximately __________ Percent of the U