Changes to the Class system (oct 1, 1800 – jul 19, 1899)
Description:
During the later part of the 18th century and into the 19th century class replaced other classifications that includes; estates, orders, and ranks, as the way that societies were organized. Upper, middle, and lower were the new classes. It changed from family determining estates to wealth and income indicating status. This was influenced by more economic freedom and it also influenced more economic freedom to happen so that people could improve their class.
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liberalism
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