Describe the Gentry and the Urban Elite in Eighteenth-Century Colonial

question 64

Essay

Describe the gentry and the urban elite in eighteenth-century colonial America. What role did they play in politics? How did they set the tone for society generally?

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Definitions:

Productivity

The measure of the efficiency of production of goods or services, often calculated as the output per unit of input.

Procrastination

The action of delaying or postponing tasks despite knowing it might have negative consequences.

Stress

Any reaction or response made by the body to a new situation.

Task Maturity

The level of an individual’s ability, skills, and experience related to successfully performing a specific task or job.