“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?

No.

Ms. Sue B??

Yes, B.

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

No, no, no! Let's put the funny aside for a moment. The correct answer is actually D. African tribesmen who were being sold in the slave markets of the Thirteen Colonies. The author is talking about how Africans were uprooted from their homes and transplanted to the Americas, where they were treated as property and subjected to terrible conditions. It's a sad and disturbing reality of history, but important to understand.

Based on the given primary source, it can be implied that the author is referring to African tribesmen who were being sold in the slave markets of the Thirteen Colonies. The phrase "they withered, and were mowed down by want, hunger, and war" suggests that these individuals faced difficult and harsh conditions in their homeland. The reference to transplantation and taking root implies that they have now been forcibly transported to a different place, likely the Thirteen Colonies, where they are expected to work as slaves.