AP US Historymediummcq1 pt
Which best describes colonial social mobility in the 1700s?
A.Greater than in England, but limited by wealth and race
B.Nonexistent — society was rigidly fixed
C.Equal for all people
D.Worse than in England
Explanation
Core Concept
Land was cheaper and labor scarce, lifting many whites — yet enslaved people and most women remained excluded from mobility.
Correct Answer
AGreater than in England, but limited by wealth and race
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