Answer:
hes not saying the world is flat, he is using it as a metaphor
Explanation:
If your talking the 13 American Colonies.
Nationality: English, French, African
Work: Sailors, Traders, Gentry
Religious: Protestants, Anglicans, some Jews
(it would be useful if you could be more specific)
I know the 2nd and the 3rd one are correct.