The Colonial Elite That Emerged from the Wars of Independence

question 9

Multiple Choice

The colonial elite that emerged from the wars of independence with the greatest power was

• A) the merchant class.
• B) the mine owners.
• C) the church hierarchy.
• D) the wealthy landowners.

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