AP US Historyhardmcq1 pt

The 'seasoning' period in the colonies referred to

A.new arrivals' adjustment to unfamiliar diseases
B.the curing of tobacco
C.military training
D.religious conversion

Explanation

Core Concept

Newly arrived servants and enslaved people sickened and died at high rates until exposed to colonial diseases — a grim mortality window.

Correct Answer

Anew arrivals' adjustment to unfamiliar diseases

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