What factors affected population growth in the American colonies in the 1700s?

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Cherry

7 May, 13:12

What factors affected population growth in the American colonies in the 1700s?

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Ari Roy · Answer 1

Land was cheap and had to sustain fewer people because the population was smaller. Because labor was often in short supply, wages were higher, which raised the standard of living.

Will Griffith · Answer 2

Couples married younger and they improved housing and sanitation. Immagration also contributed to the growth.