1. Word cloud
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What were the primary social classes in the American colonies?
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2. Slide
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classes of society "
Learning objective:
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3. Slide
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The Colonies had a three-tier structure of society classes: the wealthy, the middling, and the poor. The wealthy class included merchants, plantation owners, and government officials. The middling class were artisans, skilled tradespeople, and farmers.
Society Classes in the Colonies
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Social Class: A division of society based on wealth, power, or status. Hierarchy: A system in which members of a group have different ranks or levels. Colonialism: The practice of a country establishing political, economic, and cultural control over a foreign country or region.
Concepts:
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5. Slide
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In the Colonies, there were three main classes of society: gentry, merchants, and farmers. The gentry class in the Colonies was made up of wealthy landowners and merchants who owned large businesses. The merchants and farmers in the Colonies were also allowed to participate in the government by voting in elections and holding political office.
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6. Open question
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Work together in pairs: What privileges did the upper class have in the colonies that the lower classes did not?
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7. Personalised Feedback
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Why were there different social classes in the colonies?
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8. Open question
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Work together in pairs: What were the three main classes of people in the colonies?
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9. Drawings
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Brain break: Draw a flying pig with wings made of candy canes and cotton candy clouds in the background
10. Poll
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In the colonial society, which class was considered the highest?
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- Middle class
- Upper class
- Lower class
- No classes
11. Poll
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Which group of people made up the majority of the lower class in colonial society?
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- Plantation owners
- Merchants
- Ministers
- Indentured servants
12. Poll
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What was the social status of slaves in colonial society?
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- They had higher status than merchants.
- They were at the bottom and had no rights or freedoms.
- They were considered equal to indentured servants.
- They were part of the middle class.
13. Poll
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What was one way that a person could move up in social class during colonial times?
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- By going to school and getting an education
- By having a powerful position in government
- By being born into a higher social class
- By acquiring wealth and property
14. Poll
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Which social class had more opportunities for education and leisure activities?
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- Lower Class
- All classes had equal opportunities
- Middle Class
- Upper Class
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