Question

question 8 of 10
what was true about the chesapeake colonies of virginia and maryland?

a. living conditions in maryland were easier than in virginia.

b. maryland was a more important colony than virginia.

c. both found that indentured servants were better for tobacco
farming than slaves.

d. both grew quickly after difficult starts.

Explanation:

• Option A: There's no strong historical evidence that Maryland's living conditions were easier than Virginia's; both had challenges.
• Option B: Virginia was one of the earliest and more prominent colonies, so Maryland being "more important" is incorrect.
• Option C: Over time, slaves became more preferred for tobacco farming in these colonies due to their lifelong labor and no contract expiration, so this is wrong.
• Option D: Both Virginia (with Jamestown's early struggles) and Maryland had difficult starts but then grew, with tobacco cultivation driving population and economic growth.

Answer:

D. Both grew quickly after difficult starts.