Question

In 1775 what was the largest city and what was its population

Answer 1

Boston, New York ... Charles Town [Charleston]—and none had more than 40,000 people in 1775.

Answer 2

At the time of the nation’s independence the total population in the U.S. was 2.5 million. Philadelphia was the largest city with 40,000 residents – which would only fill about half the capacity at Lincoln Financial Field where its football team plays home games today. The Quaker-populated city back then was very peaceful and civil, very unlike the Eagle fans of today.