What about there social structures\ hierarchies

Initially colonial New England was a direct democracy in which all male adults met in town meetings. Leaders were elected and the colony was defended by a militia, in which all adult males served.

As the colonies grew and prospered the concept of democracy was put aside and the wealthier merchant classes became dominant. By the era of the Revolution, Massachusetts was essentially an oligarchy of merchants and high ranking tradesmen while the poor farmers were on the lower end of the political spectrum.

One very dominant feature of New English life was the position of the Church leaders. Calvinist clergymen were the dominant voices in this society. And since the people believed God was their soverign and supreme lord, they had no choice but to obey the words of the clergy.