Immigration and Migration in Colonial Philadelphia

What was the population of Philadelphia by the time of the American Revolution?

• 16,000

• 25,000

• 32,000

• 40,000

Which religious group was NOT mentioned as part of the settlers in Philadelphia?

• Buddhists

• Quakers

• Lutherans

• Presbyterians

Who was the founder of Pennsylvania?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• William Penn

What was the main reason for Philadelphia's population growth in the 18th century?

• Industrialization

• High birth rate

• Natural disasters

• Migration and immigration

Which group of people did NOT primarily settle in Philadelphia?

• French

• Germans

• Scots Irish

• English

What was the purpose of the German Society founded in 1764?

• To oppose British rule

• To assist German immigrants

• To promote German culture

• To establish trade routes

What was the ethnic composition of Germantown in the 18th century?

• 60% Dutch

• 70% Irish

• 50% English

• 80% German

Which groups were initially welcomed to create a buffer with Native Americans?

• Dutch

• French

• Scots Irish

• Germans

What was the percentage of African slaves in Philadelphia by the time of the Revolution?

• 10%

• 5%

• 3%

• 7%

What was a common reason for migration to Pennsylvania during European crises?

• Cultural exchange

• Political stability

• Economic opportunities

• Religious persecution