The population of the colonies had surpassed one million people by 1750, most of whom had spread deep into the interior beyond the Appalachian Mountains.

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By 1750, the population of the American colonies had indeed surpassed one million, but the majority of this population was concentrated along the Atlantic coast, not spread deep into the interior beyond the Appalachian Mountains. Settlements beyond the Appalachians were relatively rare at this time due to various factors, including British policies that restricted westward expansion.

The Population of the Colonies Had Surpassed One Million People