Which of the following was a major consequence of the growth of the colonial population in the 18th century?
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Correct answer: Tensions increased as settlers moved westward onto Native American lands.
A high birth rate and continued immigration led to a 'land hunger.' As settlers pushed past the Appalachian foothills, they came into direct conflict with Native American groups and sparked tensions with the French, eventually leading to the Seven Years' War.
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