1. Based on the arguments in the readings in 6.1 and 6.2, the social class that wrote the Constitution was primarily the wealthy upper class. The upper class, consisting of rich landowners, merchants, and lawyers, had the education, resources, and social standing to participate in the writing of the Constitution. In contrast, the lower class, which included farmers, debtors, and laborers, lacked the money and influence to participate in the process. The Constitution was written by the upper class,  while the lower class was excluded.
  2. In the early days of the United States, the social class structure vastly differed from today’s. It was far harder, especially for anyone who wasn’t a wealthy white man. The elite, consisting of wealthy landowners and merchants, held considerable power. Below them were small farmers and labor workers, forming a middle class. At the bottom were indentured servants and slaves with little to no rights. Today, while wealth still matters, there’s more room for others to thrive. The middle class has expanded, and opportunities for more groups exist through education and careers. However, wealth inequality is an ongoing issue, and factors like race and social class still create barriers.
  3. The wealthy upper class that wrote the Constitution was so afraid of democracy because they believed that if the working class had an ounce more political power, it would threaten their own status, power, and money. To them, if the lower class had more power, their own income could be harmed. In accordance with their fears, the wealthy implemented a system where the wealthy had far more control than the lower class.

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