Asked by Rachida White on May 12, 2024

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One way in which settlement in the Chesapeake area differed from that of Massachusetts Bay was that

A) settlers in the Chesapeake were likely to live longer due to the warmer climate.
B) the Chesapeake area offered more advantages because of lucrative and successful trade with the Indians.
C) settlers to Massachusetts Bay were more likely to be educated.
D) in the Massachusetts Bay area, most immigrants arrived with no money and little means of support.

Chesapeake Area

A region in the United States including and surrounding the Chesapeake Bay, significant for its history, economy, and ecological diversity.

Massachusetts Bay

A region in the northeastern United States, centered around the body of water with the same name, historically significant for being a major site of early English colonization in America.

Trade with Indians

The exchange of goods, services, and commodities between European settlers and Native American tribes during the exploration and colonization periods.

  • Evaluate the roles and impacts of several European nations in colonizing North America and the Caribbean.
  • Comprehend the development and outcomes of early colonial encounters and settlements.
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Zybrea KnightMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Settlers to Massachusetts Bay were more likely to be educated, reflecting the Puritan emphasis on literacy for reading the Bible, whereas the Chesapeake region's early economy was based on tobacco farming, which did not prioritize education in the same way.