The political revolt brought little social change, however, and 19th century Chilean society preserved the essence of the stratified colonial social structure, which was greatly influenced by family politics and the Roman Catholic Church. A strong presidency eventually emerged, but wealthy landowners remained powerful.
The political revolt brought little social change however and 19th century Chilean society preserved the essence of the stratified colonial social structure which was greatly influenced by family politics and the Roman Catholic Church A strong presidency eventually emerged but wealthy landowners remained powerful