Which of the following was true of the Algonquians?

A) They had an egalitarian society.
B) The power that Algonquian leaders had over their people was limited rather than autocratic.
C) Social status always passed through the male line.
D) There were no clearly defined sex roles in their culture.

Algonquians

A group of North American Indigenous tribes speaking Algonquian languages, living in areas ranging from Canada's Atlantic coast to the Rocky Mountains.

Egalitarian Society

A society that promotes equality in rights, status, and opportunities among its members, minimizing disparities.

Autocratic Power

A form of government in which a single person (an autocrat) holds all the power without limitations or checks and balances.