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At the bottom of the rungs were the people who were enslaved, mostly African Americans. In early days, this would have included indentured servants who were working off their passage to the new world. Farmers and professionals, including the trades, became the "middles" in the 1800s. Finally, the Gentry were at the top and owned large tracts of land, were merchants and financiers. The Gentry were the ones with governmental ruling positions.

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Q: What are the three rungs of the social ladder in Colonial America?
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