What three groups helped create the population growth in the colonies?

The population growth in the American colonies was primarily driven by three groups: European immigrants seeking economic opportunities and religious freedom, enslaved Africans brought through the transatlantic slave trade, and natural increase among the colonial families themselves. European settlers, particularly from England, Germany, and the Netherlands, contributed to the demographic expansion as they established new communities. Enslaved Africans provided labor for plantations, significantly impacting the population mix. Additionally, the high birth rates among colonial families further fueled the growth of the population.