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Chapter 5 Notes As it was taught in elementary school, there were thirteen original colonies, but in reality there were actually thirty-two. In 1775, the United States had a population of 2.5 million. Most people lived in rural areas for farming and agriculture. America was always called the melting pot for its variety of people and cultures. Germans were also trying to blend themselves into the giant melting pot. The Declaration of Independence was signed by multiple people, who were not “pure” Americans. America, as it is known today, was the country filled with opportunity and equality. Everyone was equal, except the skilled workers were higher up than the rest of the people as were the rich. Bleeding was a method of healing, which was taught in the First Medical School, in 1765. Roads did not connect to major cities until the 1700s. Churches were tax supported. A Bishop was not available to the Anglicans, which hurt the people deeply. America was growing very diverse and different from the rest of the countries. Education was an honored opportunity and was very expensive. Males were only allowed the wonderful opportunity of going to school. Home was the school for the young girls, where they learned to become mothers, cook, clean, and etc. Charles Wilson Peale was known for his George Washington Paintings and pictures. He also ran a museum, stuffed birds, and practiced dentistry. England was the place to go to learn Art and Architecture. Every important thing from England had to be changed to fit America’s religious variety. America may have been behind in everything else, but politics and political science was their strong point. Eight of the colonies had governors. The North occupied their time with winter sports, while the South played cards, watched horse racing, hunted fox, and cockfight. The Lottery was a way to raise some money for the Churches and colleges, South Carolina’s anti-slave trade measures was vetoed in 1760.