Question

“Here, they are become men: in Europe, they were as so many useless plants...They withered, and were mowed down by want, hunger, and war; but now by the power of transplantation, like all other plants they have taken root.” – from a letter written in 1782

After reading the primary source above, and with knowledge from the readings so far, it can be implied that the author was most likely referring to________

Spanish Conquistadors who were seeking God, Glory, and Gold in the New World.
Indentured Servants who had finished their terms of service and were embarking upon a new life in the American colonies
Pilgrim settlers who were mostly privileged British citizens.
African tribesmen who were being sold in the slave markets of the Thirteen Colonies

C?

Answer 1

No.

Answer 2

Ms. Sue B??

Answer 3

Yes, B.

Answer 4

b. Indentured Servants who had finished their terms of service and were embarking upon a new life in the American colonies