AP US Historyhardmcq1 pt
Scots-Irish immigrants in the 1700s typically settled
A.the backcountry frontier
B.coastal plantations
C.New England towns
D.urban seaports only
Explanation
Core Concept
Pushed by land pressure and discrimination, Scots-Irish families moved to the Appalachian frontier — independent, clannish, and restive.
Correct Answer
Athe backcountry frontier
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