Why was the middle class the largest among white colonists?

Question

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• There were few people besides slaves in the lower classes.
• Most white colonists were farmers who prospered due to affordable land.
• All indentured servants entered the middle class after their servitude was over.
• Many of the gentry entered the middle class during economic difficulty.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Most white colonists were farmers who prospered due to affordable land.

This option accurately reflects the social and economic conditions of the time, where many white colonists had access to land and were able to sustain themselves through farming, contributing to a sizable middle class among white colonists.