Readings 6.1 and 6.2 explain that the Constitution was mainly written by wealthy men who owned property, land, or businesses and had political power. These men were often large landowners, merchants, bankers, creditors, slaveholders, or had other business interests. Beard notes that enslaved people, indentured servants, women, and men without enough property were not included at the Convention. Parenti also points out that in most states, only white men who owned property could vote, while Native Americans, African Americans, women, indentured servants, and white men without property were excluded.The main difference between the two groups was that one had money and power, while the other did most of the work but had little political influence. Merchants, bankers, and landowners could shape the government, but poor farmers, workers, people who owed money, enslaved people, and women had almost no way to take part. Theclass system in the past was different from today, but there are still some similarities. Today, more people can vote, and the law no longer limits participation to white men who own property. Still, money gives people more power, better chances, and more influence in politics. People with wealth can get better education, better lawyers, better housing, and more access to leaders.The people who wrote the Constitution were worried about democracy because they thought the poor majority might use political power against the rich. They were concerned that ordinary people would support things like debt relief, paper money, or laws to help small farmers and people who owed money. I think they were not just afraid of ‘the people,’ but also of losing control over property, money, and power. Because of this, the Constitution created a government that looked democratic but still protected the interests of the wealthy few.