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Explain how the economic development of the colonies altered the patterns of social prestige and wealth

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Answer:At first, the clergy was the most respected group. As the colonies started developing, doctors and lawyers, as well as others who dealt with law issues, became more respected as they were mostly employed by the wealthy. This further increased the wealth gap between the rich and the poor.

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At first, the clergy was the most respected group. As the colonies started developing, doctors and lawyers, as well as others who dealt with law issues, became more respected as they were mostly employed by the wealthy. This further increased the wealth gap between the rich and the poor.
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