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Those who were not merchants, and those who lived on the frontier. Those who lived in the Tidewater area were usually considered to be higher class. The class system of the colonial era was determined more by location, religion, and race rather than blood (as it was in England). It was more mobile, also, than the feudal system of England.
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Who were the lowest social class of Spanish colonial society and were the slaves and workers?
Peninsulares
Which social class in spanish colonial society were the carpenters sailers and bakers?
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One way in which Medieval European society Latin American colonial society and society in Imperial China were similar is that each?
was organized according to a rigid class structure
What are some characteristics of the gentry in colonial life?
Since they were the highest class-the top of society, they were usually children born of wealthy parents who married other members of the gentry. They made sure that classes were not intermingled despite feelings toward others in a different class. They were sucessful businesspersons, merchants, or people that had been in the rich class for a while. They had the latest fashions and enjoyed lavish parties and banquets.
How were the Creoles treated in the Spanish colonies?
Spanish colonial society was divided into a caste system. Creoles were the middle class and were generally excluded from high office in both church and state.
