The statement that is most accurate about the experience of immigrants in the Chesapeake colonies during the seventeenth century is:
"Immigrants who survived the initial period of high mortality were generally able to live long and healthy lives in the Chesapeake colonies."
This reflects the reality that while the initial years for immigrants in the Chesapeake were marked by high mortality rates due to factors such as disease, famine, and harsh living conditions, those who survived this critical period often went on to lead relatively successful and healthier lives in the colonies as they adapted to their new environment.