Colonial Origins to Revolutionary War
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During which century did the colonies experience substantial growth and prosperity?

  • 19th century
  • 17th century
  • 16th century
  • 18th century (correct)
  • Which colony was the first to be established by the British?

  • Massachusetts
  • Pennsylvania
  • Virginia (correct)
  • New York
  • What were the colonies initially sought after for?

  • Access to trade routes
  • Strategic location
  • Fertile farmland
  • Gold reserves (correct)
  • What led to a surge in immigration and rapid population growth in the colonies?

    <p>Availability of land and resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the North American continent did the 13 British colonies encompass?

    <p>20 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the British perspective, how were the American colonies viewed?

    <p>As subordinate to the king and parliament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did American revolutionaries emphasize in their perspective?

    <p>Their political independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did many American revolutionaries believe regarding laws in the colonies?

    <p>Laws should be created by the colonial assemblies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the British perspective, what authority did the American colonies lack?

    <p>The authority to reject British laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the American revolutionaries believe should be the focus of the colonial assemblies?

    <p>Domestic matters like taxes and crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

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