Question

1. what was the name of the first permanent settlement in the colonies? 2. what was the population of north america by the outbreak of the american revolution? 3. what european ethnic groups were living in america during the colonial period? 4. where did most scottish and irish immigrants settle in the colonies? 5. list 6 cultures that were represented in the mid - atlantic colonies? 6. why did various religious group settle in the england american colonies? 7. what religious group helped settle the new england colonies? 8. what religious group helped settle maryland in the mid - atlantic colonies? 9. what was significant about the religious practices of the colonist in rhode island and the quakers of pennsylvania? 10. the american tradition of separating and was born from this religious diversity. 11. summarize: how did the european immigrants impact colonial society?

Explanation:

1. Jamestown was the first permanent settlement in the colonies, established in 1607.
2. By the outbreak of the American Revolution, there were diverse European - ethnic groups such as English, Dutch, German, French - Huguenots, etc. living in North America.
3. Scottish and Irish immigrants settled in various colonies, especially in the backcountry areas of the southern and middle colonies.
4. Cultures represented in the Mid - Atlantic colonies included English, Dutch, German, Swedish, and Native American cultures.
5. Reasons for religious group settlement in the Mid - Atlantic colonies included religious tolerance and economic opportunities.
6. In New England, Puritans and Pilgrims were significant religious groups that helped settle the area. In Maryland, Catholics played a role in settlement.
7. In the Mid - Atlantic colonies like Pennsylvania, Quakers were important in settlement.
8. The Quakers in Rhode Island and the Quakers of Pennsylvania promoted religious freedom and separation of church and state.
9. The American tradition of separating church and state was influenced by the religious diversity and the desire for freedom of worship among the colonists.
10. European immigrants' religious practices, languages, and cultural traditions contributed to the development of a unique colonial society with a blend of old - world and new - world elements.

Answer:

1. Jamestown
2. English, Dutch, German, French - Huguenots, etc.
3. Backcountry areas of southern and middle colonies
4. English, Dutch, German, Swedish, Native American
5. Religious tolerance, economic opportunities
6. Puritans, Pilgrims (New England); Catholics (Maryland)
7. Quakers
8. Promoted religious freedom and separation of church and state
9. Religious diversity and desire for worship freedom
10. Influenced development of unique colonial society with blend of old and new - world elements