Revolutionary DBQ A revolution is an event that forever changes the life and politics of a certain people. These revolutions often have different degrees that they go to, from little change at all to very radical. The Revolutionary War that occurred in the United States is an example of a revolution that was very radical. This war forever altered the social, political, and economic structure of the colonies, illustrating how radical the revolution really was. The American Revolution was actually a very radical revolution that completely changed all aspects of society Patriot women were a very important part of the Revolutionary war. Some women contributed by going along with their husbands to help out in the war effort by, cooking,
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Mercantilism was a big deal to the British government. Mercantilism was the idea and law that all trade from America had to go through Britain. The British felt that they could control trade easier that way. Because the colonies were beginning to trade with countries other than Britain, the British passed the Navigation Laws, which is where mercantilism came from. The promotion of Agriculture was a big push at economic gain. Not only was farming one of the great assets during the revolution but also the invention of the cotton gin lead to a lot of money coming for the colonist. While the men and some women were out on the battle fields, some had slaves back home or wives making clothing and blankets that they didn’t have to spend money on trying to get it from Britain they could make it all at home. In the medal of the Philadelphia Society for the Promotion for Agriculture, the author wants to reach out to the farmers and show that people need to “honor” the plough, be thankful for this invention that they were able to farm their own land and that they were giving land grants such at the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. (Document …show more content…
This completely changed all of the social culture that had existed before the revolution. It altered the complete structure of the relationship between England and America, illustrating how radical the revolution really was. It didn’t make sense to the people that such a small country like Britain would be controlling them when they were so much larger and so far away. Most of the governors that were in charge of America had never even set foot on the continent. Molly Wallace said it perfect with her speech to young women, that just because you’re a women you should be allowed to be able to have an education. Socially the colonies were changing by the day during the revolution. People were finally thinking for themselves and not letting Britain do it for them. Girls were finally going outside of their homes and seeing the world for what it was really worth and not just being forced to go and work. (Document
Mercantilism was a big deal to the British government. Mercantilism was the idea and law that all trade from America had to go through Britain. The British felt that they could control trade easier that way. Because the colonies were beginning to trade with countries other than Britain, the British passed the Navigation Laws, which is where mercantilism came from. The promotion of Agriculture was a big push at economic gain. Not only was farming one of the great assets during the revolution but also the invention of the cotton gin lead to a lot of money coming for the colonist. While the men and some women were out on the battle fields, some had slaves back home or wives making clothing and blankets that they didn’t have to spend money on trying to get it from Britain they could make it all at home. In the medal of the Philadelphia Society for the Promotion for Agriculture, the author wants to reach out to the farmers and show that people need to “honor” the plough, be thankful for this invention that they were able to farm their own land and that they were giving land grants such at the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. (Document …show more content…
This completely changed all of the social culture that had existed before the revolution. It altered the complete structure of the relationship between England and America, illustrating how radical the revolution really was. It didn’t make sense to the people that such a small country like Britain would be controlling them when they were so much larger and so far away. Most of the governors that were in charge of America had never even set foot on the continent. Molly Wallace said it perfect with her speech to young women, that just because you’re a women you should be allowed to be able to have an education. Socially the colonies were changing by the day during the revolution. People were finally thinking for themselves and not letting Britain do it for them. Girls were finally going outside of their homes and seeing the world for what it was really worth and not just being forced to go and work. (Document