Think about America in the mid-18th century. Which of the following statements is true about this time period?

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After 1763, the colonies were prohibited from settling west of the Appalachians.
Key Takeaway: The colonists were prohibited from settling west of the Appalachians by the Proclamation of 1763. The rest of the statements are definitely not true of mid-18th century America. In 1750, over 90 percent of all colonists lived on rural farms-not in coastal cities-and most of these farms were still run by indentured servants. African slaves only outnumbered whites in one state: South Carolina. Although Jonathan Edwards was an influential figure of the time, he was a religious figure-not a political leader-and he inspired the Great Awakening.

Think About America in the Mid-18th Century