Which is the best interpretation of historian Davis Eltis's statement: "In terms of immigration alone...America was an extension of Africa rather than Europe until the late nineteenth century."
A) The colonists set up communities in the New World that were much closer to the communities of Africa than those of Europe.
B) Many European colonists gave up the traditional ways of their homelands, while people brought to America from Africa retained most of their traditions.
C) The new colonies were governed in ways that were unlike any kind of European government and more like African governments.
D) Africans were not the largest group to immigrate to America, but they had the greatest influence on the new colonies.
E) More Africans than Europeans came to North America in the early years of colonization.

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Historian Davis Eltis is stating that in terms of immigration, more Africans than Europeans came to America in the early years of colonization. This interpretation is supported by historical data, which shows that in the 17th and 18th centuries, the majority of immigrants to North America were Africans who were brought over as slaves. It wasn't until the late 19th century that large numbers of Europeans began immigrating to the United States. Therefore, the best interpretation of Eltis's statement is that until the late 19th century, America was more heavily influenced by African immigration than European immigration.

Which Is the Best Interpretation of Historian Davis Eltis's Statement