As a result of the rapid population growth in colonial America during the eighteenth century

As a result of the rapid population growth in colonial America during the eighteenth century
 
  a. a momentous shift occurred in the balance of power between the colonies and the mother country.
  b. the British government was pleased that more workers would be available to fill an increasing need for laborers in Britain.
  c. the need for slave labor declined.
  d. the colonists became more dependent on Britain for the goods that they needed to survive.
  e. the British government granted greater autonomy to colonial governments.