Were Distinctions of Wealth and Status Widening or Narrowing as the Seventeenth

question 30

Essay

Were distinctions of wealth and status widening or narrowing as the seventeenth century drew to a close? Why?

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Heavy Casualties

Refers to a large number of deaths and serious injuries in a military conflict or disaster.

Nathaniel Greene

A major general of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War, known for his successful military campaigns in the Southern theater.

Valley Forge

A historical site in Pennsylvania where the American Continental Army spent the winter of 1777-1778 during the American Revolutionary War, facing severe hardships.

American Soldiers

Members of the United States Armed Forces, serving in various branches including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.