Apess describes Native Americans in New England as the "most wretched, degraded, and miserable people in the world." Which of the following reasons does he NOT cite to explain their suffering?

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They suffer exploitation from dishonest Indian Agents appointed by the government.They lack access to sufficient educational opportunities.They are prohibited by law from participating in trade and business activities.Native American women have been betrayed and deserted by white men.They face displacement due to forced removal from their lands.

Explanation

Apess highlights several causes for the Native Americans' misery, including exploitation by corrupt Indian Agents, inadequate education, and the abandonment of Native women by white men. However, he does not mention any legal restrictions preventing them from conducting commerce.