Class structure in the American colonies - why did it not exist in the early republic?

Question

I'm trying to form an essay on class structure in the American colonies. I'm trying to start with discussing the fact that the American colonists inherited a social class system based on heredity (because this is what they had in Britain). I was wondering if and how this took root in the American colonies. Also, why did it not exist in the early republic?

Answer 1

there was a form of social classes, as in any society. however, it's not highlighed in history books because it's not the most important thing at that time when the country was new.

Answer 2

It was there, it just wasn't publicized.