Title: Social Classes In Colonial America
Headings: Social Classes In Colonial America
Social Classes In Colonial America
Content: Some people were more powerful, while some held lesser status and power. People were ranked on their financial capacity, their job profiles or land ownership. One’s social class determined political and legal rights, personal attire, even church seating. In Colonial America, there were three main social classes. They were the gentry, the middle class and the poor. The wealthiest, most educated and influential class was the gentry. The gentry owned large farms or plantations. This class incorporated the merchants, doctors, lawyers and ministers. Most community leadership positions were held by the gentry. These people also enjoyed the right to vote.