Which of the following was NOT one of the sectors of society that was particularly influential in colonial politics?

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While all the other sectors mentioned were influential in colonial politics (such as New England merchants who were involved in commerce and trade, southern planters who were vital to the economy and held political power, small farmers who were the backbone of the colonial agricultural system, and shopkeepers who were often involved in local government), the poor were not considered a powerful or influential group in colonial politics. They often faced economic hardships and were not able to participate fully in the political process.

Which of the Following Was NOT One of the Sectors