Heather Cox Richardson

In 1860, the Republicans put Lincoln in the White House, and Southerners left the Union. Their absence opened the way for the new party to reshape the national government, from protecting the wealth of propertied men to promoting economic opportunity for everyone.

American Historian

Roger Nash Baldwin

I am for socialism, disarmament, and, ultimately, for abolishing the state itself... I seek the social ownership of property, the abolition of the propertied class, and the sole control of those who produce wealth. Communism is the goal.

American Activist

The term 'propertied' often implies a higher social or economic status.

Social Status

In historical contexts, 'propertied' can refer to those with power or political influence.

Power Dynamics

'Propertied' refers to owning assets like land or houses, not just having money.