Which of the Following Statements Correctly Characterizes the Distribution of Colonial

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly characterizes the distribution of colonial wealth?

• A) Colonial wealth was distributed equally across the population.
• B) While the distribution wealth was highly concentrated in the South, New England and the c.  Middle colonies had very equal wealth distributions.
• C) Wealth inequality tended to be greatest in colonial cities.
• D) A permanent underclass of free poor people developed during the colonial period.

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Definitions:

Agricultural Technologies

Innovations and technologies developed to improve efficiency, productivity, and sustainability in agriculture.

Productivity Per Acre

The measure of output (such as crops) produced per acre of land.

Farmland

Land used for farming purposes to grow crops and rear animals, constituting a primary resource for agricultural activities and food production.

Water Shortages

Situations where the available supply of water is not sufficient to meet the demands of the population.