The Population of the Chesapeake Colonies Throughout the First Half

question 57

Multiple Choice

The population of the Chesapeake colonies throughout the first half of the seventeenth century was notable for its

• A) fast growth rate.
• B) scarcity of women.
• C) low death rate.
• D) stable family life.
• E) large percentage of older men.

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