Which of These Was Not True of the Chesapeake

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.