In the 1700’s, agriculture was expanding towards the west coast of America, people from the Old World continued to migrate to the English colonies in the New World, and there was a high birth rate- all of those listed reasons caused a social and economic change of the 18th century colonies. Diversity became very popular during the 18th century, which was a very big change considering the fact that “in 1700, the colonies were essentially English outposts” (Foner, 112). A large percent of the diverse newcomers came as bound laborers, and their participation led to economic success. The attraction of settlers (especially Germans), as well as the use of British convicts, not only made the labor force in the Chesapeake stronger; it made the religion
