Directly after the American Revolution there were obvious changes in the basic fundamentals of the American society. There was a separation between the church and state, and government was being balanced so they were not overpowering. Socially, women started becoming a more essential part of the American society, and the Natives requested to be more connected with the Americans. Economically, agriculture was highly promoted, but they also had currency problems. The struggle of slavery affects each topic as well. The American Revolution gave Americans ideas that influenced them politically, socially, and economically for the better. After years of having the church control the government, the general Assembly in Virginia decided that no one
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Although they did not fight in battles, their work behind the scenes sewing and non-consumption helped the cause as well. The women fought during the revolution too (Document 1). Women questioned the appropriateness of speaking out in public addresses, but proceeded to anyways. They are beginning to explore their opportunities, because they believe that they should be given the same rights and opportunities as men (Document 10). The Natives were in high hopes of becoming friends with Americans, for they hoped that the Americans would be nicer than the English (Document 3). Although, the Natives were angered that they were not included in the Treaty of Paris. They were also angered that the war did not end in friendships, so they declared this to the Confederate Council (Document 5). This conflict of interest was a direct effect from the American Revolution, but the Americans had no interest in associating themselves with the Natives. Not associating themselves with the Natives helped America develop as a nation without the influence of another body of people weighing in. Loyalist of England were no longer accepted in America, and they were seen as bitter “Torys”. A majority left the United States, for they were not welcome. The Americans felt under British rules they were slaves (Document 2). The leaving of the Torys ensured America was only filled with people dedicated to …show more content…
They received medals as a way of promoting agriculture. The medals were engraved with the words venerate the plough, meaning idolize the plough. It was meant to express the thought, now that you have freedom give back to your country by farming (Document 6). The promotion of agriculture helped America begin to rebuild their economic system as a new country. Up in Massachusetts, there were riots occurring outside the courthouses. Shay’s Rebellion was occurring over paper currency, other over equal distribution of wealth (Document 7). After the Revolution paper money had lost its worth, and this was one of the motives for the farmers revolting. Helping the country see the issues economically made it easier for the government to fix these problems. The Northwest Ordinance helped abolish slavery in the new Northwest territory. Slavery was not allowed there, but if fugitive slaves were found there they were to be brought back to their owners (Document 8). The economic dependence on slaves very high, so the south were highly against the abolishment of slavery. They felt it was necessary to have slaves due to their economic importance. Post Revolution, America was rebuilding economically and these new ideas and situations helped America
Although they did not fight in battles, their work behind the scenes sewing and non-consumption helped the cause as well. The women fought during the revolution too (Document 1). Women questioned the appropriateness of speaking out in public addresses, but proceeded to anyways. They are beginning to explore their opportunities, because they believe that they should be given the same rights and opportunities as men (Document 10). The Natives were in high hopes of becoming friends with Americans, for they hoped that the Americans would be nicer than the English (Document 3). Although, the Natives were angered that they were not included in the Treaty of Paris. They were also angered that the war did not end in friendships, so they declared this to the Confederate Council (Document 5). This conflict of interest was a direct effect from the American Revolution, but the Americans had no interest in associating themselves with the Natives. Not associating themselves with the Natives helped America develop as a nation without the influence of another body of people weighing in. Loyalist of England were no longer accepted in America, and they were seen as bitter “Torys”. A majority left the United States, for they were not welcome. The Americans felt under British rules they were slaves (Document 2). The leaving of the Torys ensured America was only filled with people dedicated to …show more content…
They received medals as a way of promoting agriculture. The medals were engraved with the words venerate the plough, meaning idolize the plough. It was meant to express the thought, now that you have freedom give back to your country by farming (Document 6). The promotion of agriculture helped America begin to rebuild their economic system as a new country. Up in Massachusetts, there were riots occurring outside the courthouses. Shay’s Rebellion was occurring over paper currency, other over equal distribution of wealth (Document 7). After the Revolution paper money had lost its worth, and this was one of the motives for the farmers revolting. Helping the country see the issues economically made it easier for the government to fix these problems. The Northwest Ordinance helped abolish slavery in the new Northwest territory. Slavery was not allowed there, but if fugitive slaves were found there they were to be brought back to their owners (Document 8). The economic dependence on slaves very high, so the south were highly against the abolishment of slavery. They felt it was necessary to have slaves due to their economic importance. Post Revolution, America was rebuilding economically and these new ideas and situations helped America