Regarding colonial life expectancy during the seventeenth century,
A. life expectancy in New England was exceptionally high.
B. one in two white children in the Chesapeake died in infancy.
C. backcountry settlers had a similar life expectancy to that of settlers in coastal areas.
D. life expectancy was highest in the southern colonies.
E. men had a shorter life expectancy than women.
Answer: A
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