“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

Question

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