Question 1

As a result of the rapid population growth in colonial America during the eighteenth century

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The rapid population growth in the colonies led to a shift in the balance of power between the colonies and the mother country as the colonies became more populous and economically strong, leading to greater demands for representation and autonomy.

Question 2

The South held about ____ percent of the slaves in the thirteen colonies of North America.

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B

Question 3

The population of the thirteen American colonies was

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While the population of the thirteen American colonies was predominantly Anglo-Saxon, it was also quite diverse, with significant populations of French, Scots-Irish, and Germans, as well as smaller groups of people from other European countries and regions, as well as people of African descent who were forcibly brought over as slaves. The combination of these various groups made the colonial population one of the most diverse in the world at the time.

Question 4

One feature common to all of the eventually rebellious colonies was their

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All of the eventually rebellious colonies had rapidly growing populations, which put pressure on colonial governments to expand and adapt in order to meet the needs of their citizens. This growth also created tensions with Native American populations and sometimes led to conflicts over land and resources.

Question 5

The population growth of the American colonies by 1775 is attributed mostly to

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Question 6

An armed march in Philadelphia in 1764 by Scots-Irish colonial immigrants, protesting the Quaker oligarchy's lenient policy toward the Indians was known as

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The March of the Paxton Boys was a protest by Scots-Irish colonial immigrants in Philadelphia in 1764. The protest was against the Quaker oligarchy's lenient policy toward the Indians. The armed march resulted in the death of several Indians and led to tensions between the settlers and Indians.

Question 7

The average age of the American colonists in 1775 was

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Question 8

Identify the statement that is false.

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According to historical records, the black population in 1775 was around 500,000, not over 1 million.

Question 9

By 1775, which of the following communities could not be considered a city in colonial America?

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Question 10

In contrast to the seventeenth century, by 1775, colonial Americans

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Question 11

With regard to governmental authority, the Scots-Irish colonists

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The Scots-Irish colonists were known to have a distrust of authority and a desire for independence, which was reflected in their interactions with British authorities as well as their role in the American Revolution. This sentiment stemmed from their experiences in Ireland, where they faced persecution and repression under British rule. As a result, they did not cherish any love for the British or any other government.

Question 12

The most ethnically diverse region of colonial America was ____, whereas ____ was the least ethnically diverse.

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Question 13

By the end of the 1700s, what was the percentage of people living in rural areas of colonial America?

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Question 14

In North Carolina, spearheaded by the Scots-Irish, a small insurrection against eastern domination of the colony's affair was known as

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The Regulator Movement was a rebellion against the eastern domination of the colony's affairs in North Carolina led by the Scots-Irish. Bacon's Rebellion occurred in Virginia, the March of the Paxton Boys occurred in Pennsylvania, Shays' Rebellion occurred in Massachusetts, and the Whiskey Rebellion occurred in Pennsylvania.

Question 15

Colonial immigrants laid the foundations for a new multicultural American national identity by

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Colonial immigrants came from various parts of the world with different ethnic backgrounds, religious beliefs, and cultural practices. As they settled in the colonies, they often intermarried with people from other ethnic groups, creating a new multicultural American identity that blended their diverse traditions. This process continued as the colonies grew and eventually became the United States, with waves of immigrants from around the world adding to the country's diversity.

Question 16

On the eve of the American Revolution, social and economic mobility in the colonies decreased for all of the following reasons except

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The average size of New England farms increased dramatically, which provided opportunities for some families to become wealthier through land ownership and increased agricultural production. This suggests that social and economic mobility did not decrease for everyone in the colonies.

Question 17

Identify the statement that is false.

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This statement is false. The population of the thirteen colonies was actually quite diverse, with people from various European countries, as well as African slaves and indigenous people.

Question 18

By 1775, the ____ were the largest non-English ethnic group in colonial America.

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Question 19

The Scots-Irish can best be described as

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The Scots-Irish were known for their fierce independence and willingness to fight for their rights. They often clashed with authorities and were seen as rebellious and lawless. They valued individualism and were not afraid to move to find better opportunities. While they may have built homes and farms, their reputation was not necessarily for being meticulous or detail-oriented in this regard. They were also not generally strong supporters of the Catholic Church, as many were Protestant.

Question 20

All of the following are reasons the thirteen Atlantic seaboard colonies sought independence from Great Britain except

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The declining population in the thirteen Atlantic seaboard colonies was not a reason for seeking independence from Great Britain. The other options (A, B, C, E) all relate to distinctive characteristics and developments within the colonies that contributed to a desire for autonomy and independence.

Quiz 5: Colonial Society on the Eve of Revolution, 1700-1775

As a result of the rapid population growth in colonial America during the eighteenth century

The South held about ____ percent of the slaves in the thirteen colonies of North America.

The population of the thirteen American colonies was

One feature common to all of the eventually rebellious colonies was their

The population growth of the American colonies by 1775 is attributed mostly to

An armed march in Philadelphia in 1764 by Scots-Irish colonial immigrants, protesting the Quaker oligarchy's lenient policy toward the Indians was known as

The average age of the American colonists in 1775 was

Identify the statement that is false.

By 1775, which of the following communities could not be considered a city in colonial America?

In contrast to the seventeenth century, by 1775, colonial Americans

With regard to governmental authority, the Scots-Irish colonists

The most ethnically diverse region of colonial America was , whereas was the least ethnically diverse.

By the end of the 1700s, what was the percentage of people living in rural areas of colonial America?

In North Carolina, spearheaded by the Scots-Irish, a small insurrection against eastern domination of the colony's affair was known as

Colonial immigrants laid the foundations for a new multicultural American national identity by

On the eve of the American Revolution, social and economic mobility in the colonies decreased for all of the following reasons except

Identify the statement that is false.

By 1775, the ____ were the largest non-English ethnic group in colonial America.

The Scots-Irish can best be described as

All of the following are reasons the thirteen Atlantic seaboard colonies sought independence from Great Britain except