Which statement is most accurate about the experience of immigrants in the Chesapeake colonies during the seventeenth century?

Question

Immigrants who survived the initial period of high mortality were generally able to live long and healthy lives in the Chesapeake colonies.
Immigrants who survived the initial period of high mortality were generally able to live long and healthy lives in the Chesapeake colonies.

The danger posed to new immigrants in the Chesapeake colonies persisted throughout the seventeenth century, especially during the late summer.
The danger posed to new immigrants in the Chesapeake colonies persisted throughout the seventeenth century, especially during the late summer.

By the end of the seventeenth century, the Chesapeake colonies had become safe and welcoming environments for all new immigrants.
By the end of the seventeenth century, the Chesapeake colonies had become safe and welcoming environments for all new immigrants.

The high death rate among new arrivals was primarily due to violence in the Chesapeake colonies.

Answer 1

The most accurate statement about the experience of immigrants in the Chesapeake colonies during the seventeenth century is:

The danger posed to new immigrants in the Chesapeake colonies persisted throughout the seventeenth century, especially during the late summer.

This statement reflects the reality of the high mortality rates experienced by new arrivals due to factors such as diseases like malaria, which were particularly prevalent during the warmer months, and the challenges posed by the harsh environment, rather than violence. The other statements either exaggerate the long-term health outcomes for immigrants or mischaracterize the conditions in the colonies.