Which of the Following Characterized the New England Freehold Society

Which of the following characterized the New England freehold society of the early eighteenth century?

A) A small gentry elite that owned most of the land,which was farmed by tenants and other workers
B) Many relatively equal landowning families whose livelihoods came from agriculture and trade
C) Maritime cities consisting of wealthy traders,skilled artisans,and propertyless workers
D) A relatively large elite whose economic and political power depended on manufacturing profits