Over the course of the eighteenth century in colonial America, the:

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The accumulation of wealth among the elite class during the eighteenth century is well-documented. This period saw the emergence of powerful merchant classes, as well as increased opportunities for those who held positions of political power to enrich themselves. While there were certainly efforts to redistribute wealth and alleviate poverty, these efforts were relatively limited and were generally unsuccessful in decreasing the concentration of wealth among the richest members of colonial society.

Over the Course of the Eighteenth Century in Colonial America