There were 3 main classes.
The patrician which were the upper class consisting of weathly landowners, leading citizens, government officials, and very prosperous business owners.
Next were the plebians. They were ordinary citizens, some of which were successful entrepreneurs while others were small business owners.
And lastly were the slaves. They had no rights at all, they couldn't own land or businesses
I don't know if you still need this but the answer is: To avoid an absolute, oppressive government.
I think it is A. income. taxes. were not created. yet and the government depended on the liquor. tax for. funding
African Americans mainly fought on the the side of the patriots during the american revolution.