The text authors claim there was a “maturing of the American provinces

The text authors claim there was a “maturing of the American provinces after 1700.” Show economic, demographic, political, and social evidence that this was true.

What will be an ideal response?

ANSWER
Economic: thriving West Indies trade, expanding agricultural economy
Demographic: rapidly growing population, pluralistic population, growing towns, healthier conditions
Political: rise of assemblies, growing self-confidence
Social: stratification of society, emergence of self-conscious elite, large and stable landowning middle class