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.


Answer: B

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