From 1700-1780, the colonial population increased at a rate of approximately 3 percent per year. This rapid population growth was primarily due to
A) immigration from England.
B) immigration from central Europe.
C) higher birth rates in the colonies than in Europe.
D) importation of slaves from Africa.

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Higher birth rates in the colonies than in Europe were a significant factor contributing to the rapid population growth during this period. The colonial American families tended to be larger than those in Europe, partly due to the availability of land and resources, which supported larger families.

From 1700-1780, the Colonial Population Increased at a Rate of Approximately