Did England transport more than 50000 convicts to the North American colonies for settlement?

Yes, England transported more than 50,000 convicts to the North American colonies between the late 17th century and the American Revolution. This practice was part of a broader penal transportation system aimed at alleviating overcrowded prisons in England. Convicts were sent to work on plantations and in other labor-intensive roles, contributing to the development of the colonies. However, the practice declined after the American Revolution, as the new United States rejected the transportation of British convicts.