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Ebrown · **on:** Jun 30, 2018

Studies of 18th century colonial demographics indicate that
a. the population growth rate of blacks was similar to that of whites.
b. migration was the main reason for the growth in the black population.
c. the death rate of blacks were much higher than the death rate of whites.
d. the birthrate of blacks was much lower than the birthrate of whites.

Question 2

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.

ApricotDream · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 30, 2018

Answer to Question 1

a. the population growth rate of blacks was similar to that of whites.

Answer to Question 2

c. higher birth rates in the colonies than in Europe.