1. The social class that wrote the constitution is middle class. They could declare war and peace as well as coining money. The class that was excluded and not allowed to participate in this process was the lower class. They worked for the higher and middle class making money doing so.
2. I would say the social class structure of the early United States is different than ours today because there were more factors to it before it was based on things like land. Now there factors that contribute to it like how much wealth you have, what kind of education you have as well as your occupation. 
3. The people who wrote the constitution were afraid because they were scared of people having more power over them.

1. The Constitution was written by the upper class, which included wealthy landowners and property holders. They had the power and resources to influence the government. The excluded class included the disenfranchised, like slaves, indentured servants, men without property, and women. For example, these disenfranchised groups did not have the right to vote or a say in the meetings where the Constitution was created.

2. The social class structure of early United States society was different from ours today. Back then, there were clear divisions between the wealthy and the poor, and many people were excluded from having rights, like voting. Today, while social classes still exist, there are more opportunities for people to participate in politics and society, regardless of their wealth.

3. The writers of the Constitution were afraid of democracy because they worried that the lower classes might gain too much power. They thought that if everyone could vote, the needs of wealthy landowners could be ignored, leading to chaos. They wanted to protect their interests and ensure that those with property had more influence in government decisions.

1. Each of the readings argue that the small wealthy elite founded our constitution. They represented the best interest for businessmen. Some of these people included landowners, merchants, and financers who sought to form a government that would protect their economic interests. The lower class such as laborers/indentured servants were exempt from participating in the creation of the constitution and had little to no influence in the formation of government. In reading 6.2, Beard highlights that the Constitution was a product of the economic interests of the delegates, who aimed to secure their property and wealth. He also points out that the framers were worried about debts and economic instability that could arise from having a democracy which might favor the lower classes.
2. The social class structure in early U.S. society was quite different from what we see today. In the late 1700s, there was a much clearer separation between the wealthy elite and the lower classes. The middle class was practically non existent. The rich had much more political power and influence, while the general population had fewer rights and less representation. Although economic inequalities still exist, the political system allows more people from different social classes to participate.
3. The elite who wrote the Constitution were worried about direct democracy because they thought it could lead to chaos or threaten property rights. They were concerned that uneducated voters might make choices that could hurt the wealth and stability of the rich. This fear came from their own social status, as they wanted to protect their interests from the potential changes that a more equal society might bring. Parenti points out that the framers set up a system with checks and balances to limit the influence of the general public in order to keep control over the government and safeguard their economic interests.

1. Based on the arguments presented in Readings 6.1 and 6.2, which social class wrote the Constitution, and which class was excluded and not allowed to participate in this process? In your comment, make sure you clearly specify the difference between the two classes by giving examples from the readings.
2. Would say that the social class structure of early United States society, was the same as ours today, or different? Explain.
3. Why were the people who wrote the Constitution so afraid of democracy? Hint: think about how to answer this question by discussing it in terms of social classes.