What Development in Pennsylvania Made It Possible for Men of Modest

question 125

Multiple Choice

What development in Pennsylvania made it possible for men of modest wealth to gain significant political influence following the Revolution?

• A) the settlement of Philadelphia and smaller cities by Quaker dissidents
• B) a series of "whiskey rebellions" in the state in the 1770s
• C) the establishment of free public education for all males in 1745
• D) the fact that almost the entire prewar elite there had opposed independence
• E) the ethnic diversity of the Pennsylvania population

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Definitions:

Ethnicity And Gender

Aspects of social identity that influence one's experiences and opportunities based on cultural background and societal roles associated with being male or female.

Social Stratification

The arrangement or classification of society into hierarchical layers based on factors like wealth, power, and social status.

Social Classes

Categories of individuals in a society grouped according to their societal status, often based on wealth, occupation, or family heritage.

Hierarchical Ranking

The organization of entities or individuals in a structure where some hold higher positions or status than others, often leading to differentiated treatment or access to resources.