Answer:
C). Below the National Average.
Explanation:
Social standing is demonstrated as the rank, class, status, or position that an individual or group possesses in society.
As per the question, the overall social standing(class, rank, or status of people in the society) of Native Americans is 'below the national average' as they have been treated inferior by the British settlers and discriminated for years on the basis of class, race, and ethnicity. Thus, they possess a below-average position or status in society as compared to the new settlers. Thus, option C is the correct answer.
