Colonial Social Classes

Slavery exists in all British and American colonies. Africans were mainly agriculture, and started to work in the United States. In Virginia, most slaves work in tobacco fields. Men, women and children are closed only on Sundays from sunrise to sunset. This is a difficult, difficult task

Some of the slavery Africans are working as chefs, laundry workers, male servants, blacksmiths, cooperatives or other technical workers. These men and women are usually thought "better" than wild slaves, but they are still enslaved. More importantly, they live and work everyday with the constant care of their owner and do not spend much time with themselves.

There is a small but very important African American freedom in British and American colonies. They do not enjoy the same rights as white citizens, but these free black men and women possess property, engage in extensive technical work, and make a great contribution to their community.

In the 18th century, most Americans lived on small farms and worked. They work on their farms with their families - father, mother and child - perhaps hire one or two slaves or helpers

In the 18th century, a new group, the "middle class" or the middle class played a major role in society and the government. These men and women exchange forging, silver manufacture, printing, female hats and so on. They are specialists such as lawyers and doctors, or businessmen who operate shops.

Gentry is "upper crust" of colonial society. They are squire owners, very wealthy businessmen, and financiers. They have large lands and usually have many slaves. Gentlemen, or gentlemen, use it as a right and obligation to manage others. They served as local magistrates, priests of the church, parliamentarians. Ladies and gentlemen are leaders of social class and colonial fashion world.

1 Many people began to move to American colonies. After many people arrive, the social class starts to develop. Social class is the method of ranking. Some people are strong, others are not. People can rank based on the amount earned, what they have, ownership of land. In colonial America there are three major social classes. They are gentry, middle class, and poor people. 2 The highest level is Gentry. They can vote. They are very rich and have their own mansions and passenger carriages. In a mansion, they may have a range of libraries and furniture. This furniture was shipped from England. Gentry also likes wearing London clothing. These clothes are made in the latest style. They think that this shows how important they are

During the 18th century American colonial period, society was diverse and complicated. The colonial society consists of several social classes. In the three major geographical areas, the social stratum of the South, North and Central Atlantic differs greatly due to the natural environment and social policy. Social class is the method of ranking. Some people are strong, others are weak in status and power. People are ranked according to their economic capacity, job status or land ownership. Human social classes determine political and legal rights, personal outfits, and even church seats. In colonial America there are three major social classes. They are gentry, middle class, and poor people

Colonial society is determined by a social class that closely resembles the shape of a pyramid. On the top floor there are only a few people who are the most powerful and wealthy people in the colony. The more you are under the pyramid, the lower the status is. It also refers to colonial work and colonial trading as well as Europe has some social classes in the 18th century North American colonies as shown below. The servant of the contract has little right, can not vote, can not move out, leave home, or sell without marriage or permission.