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:

Legislative Committee

A group within a legislative body charged with examining issues related to specific subjects and recommending legislation.

Executive Agency

A part of the government under the executive branch, responsible for enforcing laws and regulations within specific areas.

Iron Triangle

A term describing the policy-making relationship among the congressional committees, the bureaucracy, and interest groups.

Lobbying

The act of attempting to influence the decisions of legislators and officials in the government, often by special interest groups or lobbyists representing business, labor, or other entities.