Intro: The American Revolution was one of the most significant events in American history that helped change society into what it is today. The events leading up to the war, allowed the colonies to become unified and defeat the British. Conquering England allowed for politically, the recognition of the failures of the articles of confederation and the successful ratification of the constitution along with the bill of rights. Economically, agriculture was the basis of american society economy. Socially, the colonists were struggling with loyalists (American colonists who support the British) not believing that they could win the war. Women were impacting the war behind the scenes. Women were apart of groups called the daughter of liberty and …show more content…
Slavery was banned from the north which had a big effect to the slaves after the Revolutionary war. The American society was fundamentally changed after the American Revolution due to the approval of the constitution, recognizing the weakness of the their first constitution; the articles of confederation women having more of an impact in society, and agriculture being the key to success.
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The colonists fighted for the victory of the American Revolution, so they could declare their independence and change the society of americans positively. The Revolution helped the founder of America discover fundamentally how society would be shaped . The article of confederation was ratified due to the result of the revolution. The articles of confederation was a document that was the United States first constitution. Although all thirteen colonies agreed and signed this document, there were many weaknesses. The articles of confederation gave the state more power than the government. The government thought that they should have been granted more power than the states therefore, they would have more
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The women of the Revolution were part of a group called the Daughters Of Liberty. The Daughters of Liberty took part in various activities such as, made hand spun clothes and organized spinning bees to make cloth in group settings where women discuss political news. At their meetings they ate traditional american food, and drank coffee and herbal tea, not British tea. Even though women were not allowed to physically participate in the war they played a very important role in the American Revolution and had an impact towards the outcome (Document A). Although women were part of the behind the scenes work during the war, many women wanted a bigger role. Likewise, Deborah Sampson a women who dressed as a man to play a role in the Revolutionary war. Deborah Sampson wanted to be more active during the war like many other women. Consubstantial, Molly Pitcher was also a women who showed bravery and heroism. Molly Pitcher took over her husbands spot during the Battle of Monmouth part of the American Revolution as she was achieving her job, passing out water to soldiers. When her husband disintegrated she knew she had to do something. Molly Pitcher felt compelled to take her husband's position and fire the cannon. Women also took part in republican motherhood which was when they taught their kids republic ideas. The idea coming from republican motherhood was if
The American Revolution changed the political and social aspects of the United States. After the war ended many things changed in the states. From the political stand point women still had power but gained a few rights after the war and since the states where now free from British rule they could now create their own form of central government and elected a leader. On the social and economical side the belief of egalitarianism was widely being accepted, and mercantilism ended so the colonies were no longer forced from imported and export goods to England.
The American Revolution was the most important event to ever take place in this country. This war took place from 1765-1783 and involved Great Britain and the United States of America. Without this revolution, the colonies would have never gained independence from Great Britain and the United States could still be under their control. However, this revolution did not occur without a cause, early Americans fought for independence because of unfair treatment from England. There were many causes to the Revolution including high taxes, unfair laws, and even colonists being killed.
The American Revolution fundamentally changed American considerably politically because Americans rely on democracy rather than monarchy, socially because the roles of certain social groups experienced a nuance change, and economically because the Americans freed themselves from having to send their raw materials to England and started to manufacture their own products.
The American Revolution was an important sequence of events over a period of time that has affected early American society up to today’s modern society. It all started with the Revolutionary War, which led to the Declaration of Independence from Britain, and in turn created a reason for America to write the Constitution and develop their own government. Ideas of equality became a major point of the Revolution, and although it wasn’t very quick to happen, ideas eventually spread throughout the colonies, giving the equality that poor to middle classes, African American slaves, and women deserved.
The American Revolution caused a change in America that was far greater than just the forming of an independent nation. In the years after the revolution, a government had to be set in place. The new nation was greatly influenced by models of previous governments, including Great Britain and ancient Greece and Rome. Despite the great change in political structure, aspects of social culture were influenced by the revolution as well, especially in the areas of slavery and the status of women.
The American Revolution, from 1765 to 1783, was a great movement and major changing point for the colonists. The colonists were fed up with all the taxes and unnecessary mistreatment that had been placed on them. The colonists finally had revolted against the British and surprisingly had taken the victory. The colonists were considered underdogs against the very powerful Britain and with much devotion and heart, the colonists pulled out a victory. Taking the victory was a huge turning point because now the colonists were free from British power and were able to form a nation of their own. The wealthy had lots of power and it affected the society a lot. America had created a new government and society, but it led to many problems and protests.
Two important socio-economic issues the founding fathers discussed were the rights of women and slavery. Women’s roles increased greatly during the revolution. While me were away fighting or running the country, women were at home running and defending the farm. This can be seen in the woodcut (Document A) and in Abigail Adam’s letters to Thomas Jefferson (Document G). Women had, for a time, the right to vote in New Jersey. The revolution also increased the education of women and encouraged them to be more involved in public life. However, all women were not content to go back to their household chores after the revolution as seen by Molly Wallace who says “if [taught] to read, why not speak?” (Document J), illustrating how some women wanted to further their domestic roles and play a larger role in society.
The American Revolution changed the American society politically in many ways such as drifting away from the Tories and tyranny (Doc. B). Also, the Native Americans were feeling left out. The American Revolution was when the Americans finally gained their independence from Great Britain and the Native Americans felt left out of the independence that the Indians thought was deserved for the Indians (Doc. E).
The American Revolution had a very intense fundamental change on American society between the years 1775 to 1800. The thirst for independence resulted in the revolution which caused many political, social, and economic changes. When the revolution began, the people were drowning in jingoism, and after the seven years of fighting for our independence, several changes had to be made. Although some political, social, and economic parts of society seem to have remained the same, America experienced drastic fundamental changes throughout these years and set the standards for even more changes to come.
The American Revolution set the ground work for a major change in the New England colonies. It was a time of significant governmental changes on political and social levels, and a growing ideology on the obedience of a women and the dissolution of slavery.
Many radical changes occurred with the American Revolution such as making the anti-slavery and women’s rights movements of the nineteenth century possible. It “changed the personal and social relationships of people, including the position of women, but also destroyed aristocracy as it had been understood in the Western world for at least two millennia.” (Wood 8).The people had to work together with each other, even the women and children, for the war. They all wanted the freedom from Britain, and unified for a victory. After, they felt freer and more equal and that
The role of women in the Early Republic is a topic mostly overlooked by historians when dealing with this era of American history. The triumphs of the Revolution and the early events of the new nation were done solely by men. However, women had their own political societies and even participated in the Revolution. Women's roles began to take a major turn after the war with Great Britain. This was due in part to their involvement in the war and female patriotism. Others believed it was due to the easier access to formal education for young women. Whatever the reason, it inspired women to challenge the social structure of the Early Republic. The roles of women were changing in the Early Republic. However, progress was slow and little change
The American Revolution, which occurred approximately from 1765 to 1786, is also known as the American Revolutionary War and the U.S. War of Independence, for good reason. The conflict rose from rising tensions amid the people of Great Britain’s thirteen American colonies and the colonial government, which represented the British crown. Clashes between Britain’s troops and colonial militiamen in Lexington and Concord in April 1775 kicked off the armed conflict, and by the following summer, the rebels were waging a full-scale war for their independence. The American Revolution had tremendous consequences, and was not simply a victory of arms on the battlefield, but also a feat of economic and political ideals, and vital societal changes. This huge period of history set into motion greater changes in American life and created a country, demonstrating just how this revolutionary age in time more than earned its name. This battle of independence waged by the American colonies against Britain influenced political ideas and revolutions around the globe, as a young, largely divided nation won its freedom from the greatest military force of its time.
The American Revolution had a significant impact on many aspects of life. Not only did it affect different race like the African American slaves and gave them opportunities to escape their slave life and join the arm or reach freedom. It also gave new light to women and questioned all social relations. It too had affected the social class, creating a challenge of the economy. It had improved the lives of some by creating opportunities in the economy but left others hurting.
The American Revolution (1775-1783) was a time of great change in America. American men were fighting for their right to be free from an oppressive ruler 3000 miles away. They wanted to have their say about what went on in their own country. America won the Revolution and its freedom, but while this was going on something else was happening. Internally changes were coming about too during all this fighting. The Revolution was the catalyst for women to make progress towards freedom. Women were making economic and political gains to further women's rights.