Which of the following statements correctly characterizes the distribution of colonial wealth?
A) Colonial wealth was distributed equally across the population.
B) While the distribution wealth was highly concentrated in the South, New England and the c. Middle colonies had very equal wealth distributions.
C) Wealth inequality tended to be greatest in colonial cities.
D) A permanent underclass of free poor people developed during the colonial period.

Question

Which of the following statements correctly characterizes the distribution of colonial wealth?
A) Colonial wealth was distributed equally across the population.
B) While the distribution wealth was highly concentrated in the South, New England and the c.  Middle colonies had very equal wealth distributions.
C) Wealth inequality tended to be greatest in colonial cities.
D) A permanent underclass of free poor people developed during the colonial period.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Wealth inequality tended to be greatest in colonial cities due to the concentration of commerce and trade, which created significant disparities between wealthy merchants and the working poor.

Which of the Following Statements Correctly Characterizes the Distribution of Colonial