Question

Which group would have had the most potential to improve their social status in New England?(1 point)ResponsesIndigenous AmericansIndigenous AmericansEnslaved AfricansEnslaved AfricansBusiness ownersBusiness ownersIndentured servants

Answer 1

In colonial New England, **indentured servants** would have had the most potential to improve their social status. While their initial status was one of servitude, indentured servants typically entered a contract for a set number of years in exchange for passage to America, room, and board. Once they completed their term of service, they often received "freedom dues," which could include land, tools, or money, allowing them the opportunity to establish themselves and potentially improve their social status over time.

In contrast, Indigenous Americans faced significant displacement and marginalization, enslaved Africans had very limited rights and no opportunities for social mobility, and while business owners could improve their status, they were already in a relatively higher social position compared to the others listed.