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Unit 2 – Colonial Society, 1607–1754
Topic 2.4
How did the Transatlantic Trade impact the development of social hierarchies in colonial America?
Social hierarchies remained unchanged despite the influx of goods and labor through Transatlantic Trade.
Transatlantic Trade flattened social hierarchies by creating a more diverse economy.
Through its impact on local economies, Transatlantic Trade blurred lines between classes, promoting social mobility.
The reliance on slave labor from Africa for plantation work solidified racial and class hierarchies.
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