At the time of the independence, most American political power rested with the following group 1.wealthy people regardless of color

2.white men and white women

3. white males who owned property

4.merchants and bankers

5. military leaders

PLEASE HELP

3. White males who owned property

Explanation:

some women in the middle and upper classes worked as doctors, government officials, or priestesses. both women and men enjoyed a better quality of life the higher they were on the social pyramid. the egyptians believed that their class system created a stable, well-ordered society. each group had its own role to play.