Which of These Was Not True of the Chesapeake

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of these was not true of the Chesapeake?

• A) The early colonists were largely male.
• B) The majority of the people lived some distances apart, on scattered farms and plantations.
• C) The climate of the region led to high mortality rates up through 1700.
• D) By the mid-1700s, about 60 percent of the population was slaves.
• E) It was based on an aristocratic social structure, with a declining number of indentured servants over time.

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