How did county governments function in the Chesapeake colonies?
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Correct answer: They managed local courts, roads, taxes, and law enforcement across scattered settlements
Because many Chesapeake settlers lived on dispersed plantations, county government became important. County courts and local officials handled administration, justice, taxation, and public works.
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