To which social class did Petty originally belong?
Royalty
Nobility
Middle class
Lower class
Answer
The answer is that Petty originated from the lower class. In other words, his family didn't have much money when he was born. During Petty's lifetime in 17th century England, social class was often determined by factors such as family wealth, property ownership, and social connections, all of which can heavily influence one's social status and opportunities in that society.
Mastering Mercantilism: The William Petty Challenge
Related Quizzes
Subscribe Now!
Learn something
new everyday
Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox