What development in Pennsylvania made it possible for men of modest wealth to gain significant political influence following the Revolution?
A) the settlement of Philadelphia and smaller cities by Quaker dissidents
B) a series of "whiskey rebellions" in the state in the 1770s
C) the establishment of free public education for all males in 1745
D) the fact that almost the entire prewar elite there had opposed independence
E) the ethnic diversity of the Pennsylvania population

Question

What development in Pennsylvania made it possible for men of modest wealth to gain significant political influence following the Revolution?
A) the settlement of Philadelphia and smaller cities by Quaker dissidents
B) a series of "whiskey rebellions" in the state in the 1770s 
C) the establishment of free public education for all males in 1745
D) the fact that almost the entire prewar elite there had opposed independence
E) the ethnic diversity of the Pennsylvania population

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The significant political influence gained by men of modest wealth in Pennsylvania following the Revolution was largely due to the fact that almost the entire prewar elite in the state had opposed independence. This opposition created a power vacuum after the Revolution, allowing new, often less wealthy, leaders to emerge and take positions of influence.

What Development in Pennsylvania Made It Possible for Men of Modest