Which group would have had the most potential to improve their social status in New England?(1 point)

Question

Responses

Indentured servants
Indentured servants

Business owners
Business owners

Indigenous Americans
Indigenous Americans

Enslaved Africans

Answer 1

In the context of New England, indentured servants would have had the most potential to improve their social status. After serving their terms of indenture, many indentured servants were able to acquire land, learn trades, and assimilate into society, which provided opportunities for upward mobility. In contrast, the other groups listed—such as enslaved Africans and Indigenous Americans—faced systemic barriers that significantly limited their ability to improve their social standing. Business owners already occupied a higher social status and were less likely to see significant improvement.