In the Seventeenth Century, Due to a High Death Rate

question 62

Multiple Choice

In the seventeenth century, due to a high death rate, families were both few and fragile in

• A) New England.
• B) the Chesapeake colonies.
• C) the middle colonies.
• D) Georgia.
• E) Florida

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Definitions:

Disenfranchised Grief

A form of mourning that society does not acknowledge as significant, often leaving the grieving individual feeling invalidated and unsupported.

Ancient Cultures

Societies existing in the distant past, often characterized by unique developments in language, customs, society, and technology.

Mourners

Individuals who are in a state of grief or expressing sorrow for someone who has died, often participating in rituals or ceremonies related to mourning.

Rituals

Established patterns of behavior that are performed as part of a cultural or religious practice.