By the early 1700s, colonial America remained geographically…

By the early 1700s, colonial America remained geographically vast and difficult to traverse. Roads were slowly constructed to link major cities, though travel times remained long. Which fact best illustrates the challenges of transportation and communication during this period?

In colonial Virginia, the reliance on the transatlantic slav…

In colonial Virginia, the reliance on the transatlantic slave trade gradually shifted over the course of the 18th century. Historians note that this shift was influenced by internal demographic changes among the enslaved population. Which factor best explains why Virginia came to depend less on direct importation of African captives than other colonies?