To determine the estimated population of Connecticut in 1760, we need to refer to the given table, which provides population estimates for various colonies from 1740 to 1770.
Let's focus on the row corresponding to Connecticut.
\begin{tabular}{|l|c|c|c|c|}
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Colony & 1740 & 1750 & 1760 & 1770 \\
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Connecticut & 90 & 111 & 118 & 184 \\
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\end{tabular}
From the table, we see the following population estimates for Connecticut:
- In 1740, the population was 90,000.
- In 1750, the population was 111,000.
- In 1760, the population was 118,000.
- In 1770, the population was 184,000.
The question asks specifically for the population in 1760. According to the table:
- The estimated population of Connecticut in 1760 was 118,000.
Thus, the correct answer is:
(B) 118,000
