The American Revolutionary War transformed America and the world we know by introducing new ideas, but what were those ideas and what did they change? The Revolutionary War was the fight between Patriots, or the Americans supporting independence from Britain, and Britain. The war lasted for 7 years and reformed America. However, what exactly was the change it brought? Almost everything was changed, from forming new allies to new ideas and ways of thinking. However, America changed in 3 main ways: socially, economically and politically. The social hierarchy changed tremendously after the Revolutionary War. Before, you could only stay in your social group with a few exceptions. If your father was a wealthy man, you would probably be a wealthy man. If your ancestors were
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It says, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” This means that the Declaration of Independence and the Continental Congress realized that all people were and should be treated as equals. This ideal was completely different from what occurred in Britain, where the common people were treated in terms of ranks, instead of as one group. Document 6 is a valedictorian speech from an African American at the New York free school. He talks about the inequality he faces and that he is discriminated against. Whites refused to work with him and white clerks would want to work with him either if he became a merchant. This document shows how African Americans are starting to question their place in society. However, African Americans weren’t the only ones who were striving for equality. Women too had wanted to gain equality. Document 7 is a letter from Abigail Adams to her husband about how the women don’t have a say in government and claims that men would be tyrants if they could. Adams claims that if
It says, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” This means that the Declaration of Independence and the Continental Congress realized that all people were and should be treated as equals. This ideal was completely different from what occurred in Britain, where the common people were treated in terms of ranks, instead of as one group. Document 6 is a valedictorian speech from an African American at the New York free school. He talks about the inequality he faces and that he is discriminated against. Whites refused to work with him and white clerks would want to work with him either if he became a merchant. This document shows how African Americans are starting to question their place in society. However, African Americans weren’t the only ones who were striving for equality. Women too had wanted to gain equality. Document 7 is a letter from Abigail Adams to her husband about how the women don’t have a say in government and claims that men would be tyrants if they could. Adams claims that if