________ Was/were at the Centre of the Social Order in Colonial

question 68

Multiple Choice

________ was/were at the centre of the social order in colonial society.

• A) Elders
• B) The church
• C) Clergy members
• D) The family
• E) Fathers

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Definitions:

Diverse Groups

A wide variety of individuals or entities distinguished by differences such as culture, ethnicity, religion, or ideology.

Mainland Colonies

Refers to the 13 British colonies located along the Atlantic coast of North America that eventually declared independence in 1776 to form the United States.

Eighteenth-Century New York

A period marking New York's development from a small colonial outpost to a significant urban center in the 1700s.

Hudson Valley

A geographical area in New York State, known for its history, natural beauty, and as a significant site during the American Revolutionary War.