By the mid 17^th century, emigrants from Great Britain

A) confined their settlement destinations to the West Indies.
B) often were young single men who sought economic independence.
C) were in a minority compared to the French, Dutch and Spanish settlers.
D) settled only in Maryland so they could experience religious toleration.

During the mid-17th century, many emigrants from Great Britain were indeed often young single men seeking economic opportunities and independence in the New World. This demographic trend was part of the larger movement of people looking for land, work, and sometimes religious freedom, which was not confined to any single destination or motive.