The population of the Chesapeake colonies,throughout the first half of the seventeenth century,was notable for its

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The population of the Chesapeake colonies in the first half of the seventeenth century was notable for the scarcity of women. The majority of the population were young, single men who came to the colonies in search of economic opportunities. This lack of women made it difficult for stable family life to develop and contributed to a host of social issues, such as widespread prostitution and high rates of illegitimate births.

The Population of the Chesapeake Colonies,throughout the First Half of the Seventeenth