Colonial America in 1775

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Population of the thirteen American colonies in 1775

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Two million whites and half a million blacks inhabited the colonies east of the Appalachians.

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Ethnic diversity in the American colonies

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The white population was a melting pot of diverse ethnic groups, including Germans and Scots-Irish.

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Economic and social structure in colonial America

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America offered more equality and opportunity for whites than Europe, but there was a rising economic hierarchy with wealthy planters and merchants at the top and slaves and jayle birds at the bottom.

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Main occupation of Americans in 1775

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Ninety percent of Americans practiced agriculture.

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Religious changes in early 18th century New England

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The New England Congregational church was losing religious fervor, leading to the Great Awakening, which spread a new, emotional style of worship.

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Key figures in the Great Awakening

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Fiery preachers like Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield were instrumental in reviving religious zeal during the Great Awakening.

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Colonial education and culture compared to science and journalism

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Colonial education and culture were less distinguished than science and journalism.

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Political climate in colonial America

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Politics was universally important, with representative colonial assemblies battling politically appointed English governors.