Why was each important in
colonial culture?

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Colonies during the colonial era were defined by a system of social class imposed by the European settlers In America. In this way, within each colony a marked difference could be evidenced between the upper classes and the working classes, descending into the pyramid to the slaves. The most important factor determining the social class to which each individual belonged in colonial society in America was money. Thus, those who possessed more money could belong to a higher class.

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