Question

questions 31 through 33 refer to the following. southern state populations, 1790 and 1800 source: united states bureau of the census, historical statistics of the united states: colonial times to 1970 (1975) state approximate population in 1790 approximate population in 1800 population percent increase, 1790 to 1800 percent white in 1800 percent african american in 1800 georgia 83,000 163,000 96% 63% 37% kentucky 74,000 221,000 199% 81% 19% maryland 320,000 342,000 7% 63% 37% north carolina 394,000 478,000 21% 71% 29% south carolina 249,000 346,000 39% 57% 43% tennessee 36,000 106,000 194% 87% 13% virginia 748,000 885,000 17% 59% 41% 31 the trend in the population percent increase from 1790 to 1800 most likely indicates which of the following? a the rapid movement of migrants to newly - settled states such as kentucky and tennessee b the increased arrival of indentured servants in established areas in virginia and maryland c the restriction of the international slave trade to north and south carolina d the growth of new industrial cities in georgia

Explanation:

Kentucky and Tennessee had high population percent increases (199% and 194% respectively) from 1790 - 1800. This is likely due to migration to these newly - settled areas. Indentured servant arrivals in established areas wouldn't cause such large growth in new states. Restricting the slave trade would likely slow population growth in areas relying on slaves, and there's no evidence of new industrial cities driving growth in Georgia in the data.

Answer:

A. The rapid movement of migrants to newly - settled states such as Kentucky and Tennessee