From 1675-76 the colonial population rose from....

• A. 600-6000
• B. 3000-6000
• C. 1200-40000
• D. 1000-1500

Answer: (C)

Rapid population growth in the English colonies is the idea being tested. In the late 1600s, settlement expanded more quickly than before, fueled by continual immigration from Europe and the Caribbean, as well as high birth rates among settlers. This combination meant that even a few thousand colonists in the early years could swell to tens of thousands within a short period, laying the groundwork for more towns, farms, and economic activity. The figure reflected in this option captures that dramatic expansion, showing how the colonial population rose from a relatively small base to a much larger one within a short span. The other ranges underplay how fast population grew during this era, which is why the larger increase is the best fit.