Compared to the early colonists in the Chesapeake, those in colonial New England had
A) undependable water supplies.
B) a far healthier habitat.
C) scattered and isolated settlements.
D) many more deaths due to malaria.

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Colonial New England had a far healthier habitat compared to the Chesapeake region, which suffered from diseases like malaria due to its swampy environment. New England's cooler climate and cleaner water sources contributed to lower mortality rates and a longer life expectancy for its settlers.

Compared to the Early Colonists in the Chesapeake, Those in Colonial