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CLEP US History I

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Which of the following was the result of the decreased migration of English citizens to the British colonies in North America?
  1. The French gained a foothold in Canada.
  2. The transportation of British convicts to populate the colonies.
  3. The colonies became significantly less prosperous.
  4. The British remained in the North, while the South became diverse.
  5. Eastern European nations began sending immigrants to claim land.
Explanation
Answer: B -Transporting convicts was one of the ways in which Britain kept the colonies populated after immigration slowed in the 18th century. The British population had stabilized, and the government became concerned about too many potential workers leaving, so it began exporting convicts to American and Australian colonies, particularly to Virginia and Georgia. At this time, the number of non-British immigrants increased. The British wanted to keep the colonies populated to secure them, and even went as far as offering British citizenship for those who settled in the colonies for seven years.
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