The American colonies were full of strangers—new arrivals born far away. Among the white population, those colonies teemed with immigrants from all across western Europe and elsewhere. Why did they come? Where did they settle? How did they live? To answer these questions, we’ll examine the demographic makeup of the British colonies in 1700 and then look at how things changed in the decades afterward. To do so, we’ll focus in on the immigration experiences of the English, the Scots, and the Germans, the three groups—along with enslaved Africans, of course—who took the lion’s share of places on board the ships that delivered immigrants in such massive numbers to British North America.

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About Washington Metro Oasis: Our mission is to empower adults ages 50+ to lead active, healthy, and enriched lives through a unique mix of lifelong learning, social, health, and volunteer programs. You’ll find the full schedule of classes on our website OR you can contact us at 240-800-3745 or washingtonmetro@oasisnet.org to request a printed catalog.