What does Gordon Wood mean by Patriarchal Dependence? Also, why was Patronage so important in early America?

What does Gordon Wood mean by Patriarchal Dependence? Also, why was Patronage so important in early America? Compare how Gordon Wood describes early America to how early America is described in your textbook, are they similar? Be sure to use references (quotes) from the books to support your conclusions. Do not use non-course materials such as websites, books, or reviews of the texts.