-How did the unbalanced sex ratio of the Chesapeake affect gender roles in this colonial region?
A) Women chose who to marry and often inherited large estates from deceased husbands.
B) Women amassed significant political power through property ownership.
C) The large number of Englishmen frequently intermarried with Native American females.
D) Women were treated as pampered objects who were not required to do hard work.

Question

-How did the unbalanced sex ratio of the Chesapeake affect gender roles in this colonial region?
A) Women chose who to marry and often inherited large estates from deceased husbands. 
B) Women amassed significant political power through property ownership. 
C) The large number of Englishmen frequently intermarried with Native American females. 
D) Women were treated as pampered objects who were not required to do hard work.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The unbalanced sex ratio in the Chesapeake region, where men significantly outnumbered women, led to women having more autonomy in choosing their spouses. Additionally, due to the high mortality rate among settlers, women often inherited property from their deceased husbands, which could increase their wealth and social standing.

-How Did the Unbalanced Sex Ratio of the Chesapeake Affect