The availability of land during the first half of the seventeenth century shaped what kind of society in the Chesapeake?

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The availability of land in the Chesapeake region during the early seventeenth century led to a society with a degree of frontier equality. This meant that people had relatively equal access to land and resources, leading to a more egalitarian society compared to other regions in the colonies, at least in terms of land ownership. While there were certainly divisions based on wealth and social status, the abundance of land allowed for a larger degree of mobility and opportunity for those willing to work hard.

The Availability of Land During the First Half of the Seventeenth