Why Did New England's Population Lag Behind the Growth in Other

question 47

Multiple Choice

Why did New England's population lag behind the growth in other colonies?

• A) Most immigrants chose other destinations.
• B) The towns were slow to divide land among prospective residents.
• C) The weather was too cold in New England.
• D) New England merchants did not encourage settlement.

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Definitions:

Cortex

The outer layer of an organ or body structure, especially the cerebral cortex of the brain, which is involved in high-level functions such as consciousness, thought, and memory.

Blind Spot

A specific point in a person's field of vision where they are unable to see, due to the optic disc's location on the retina.

Optic Nerve

A neural pathway that conveys images from the retina to the brain.

Retina

The light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the inner eye that converts light images to nerve signals for vision.