What characterized immigrants who settled in the Chesapeake area?
A)They were usually wealthy planters looking for investment opportunities in the tobacco industry.
B)Women had more choices in marriage there than in other areas.
C)They were lucky because the area was relatively disease-free.
D)They often came over in family units.

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Women had more choices in marriage in the Chesapeake area due to the high mortality rate and gender imbalance, which gave them more bargaining power in choosing a spouse.

What Characterized Immigrants Who Settled in the Chesapeake Area