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EXAMPLES OF THE GENTRY CLASS
Bishop John Carroll
1735-1815
Bishop Carroll was a Catholic leader in the colonies. He was also the founder of Georgetown University
Mount Clare
This is Bishop Carroll's house in Baltimore, Maryland
George Washington
Mount Vernon
This is George Washington's house in Virginia
"West Face of Mansion, Mount Vernon, Near Alexandria, Virginia" by Ken Lund is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0How did you become Gentry in the colonies?
Obtain a “liberal arts” education
Make money – a lot of money
Act like gentry act
Become “disinterested” – this allowed you to pursue arts, science, and the public good without being partial
The idea of patronage – help promote others
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