American Revolution Economy

Since the colonies were established, those living there never did quite agree with what the British were trying to enforce on them. After many years of new laws, acts, enforcements, changes in politics, slavery, etc; the colonists decided it was time to declare independence from the British. This led to the American Revolution, in which lives of all involved changed dramatically. Women suddenly were considered to have important roles in every aspect of the goings-on in their daily life. Many people such as Abigail Adams and Molly Wallace suddenly had things to say and had quite an influence on people. Deborah Sampson and Mary Silliman are others who showed to have a large effect during this time. Battles and bloodshed occurred every day.
Due to the war, many challenges arose for the Confederation. One was what the country was not financially sound. The war cost taxpayers $160 million. Many were nervous now that they no longer could rely on the trade connections set up by the British. These fears were often taken out on government, and many wanted more equal aspects such as land, laws, etc. "With regard to the tumults in my native state, which you inquire about, I wish I could that report had exaggerated them. It is too true Sir, that they have been carried to so alarming a height as to stop the courts of justice in several counties. Ignorant, restless desperados, without conscience or principles, have led a deluded multitude to follow their standard, under pretense of grievances which have no existence but in their imaginations. Some of them were crying out for a paper currency, some an equal distribution of property" (Doc G). Another change in the economic effect on society was slavery. While slavery had been a key factor in earning money (tobacco farms, etc.), many believed it needed to be abolished. Some areas/states decided to get rid of it, however still allowing persecution to all who had attempted to escape from other areas where slavery was allowed. In the areas were slavery no longer existed, they found ways to continue to keep the economy going. "Article 6th. There shall be neither slavery nor involuntary
Through new political measures, such as natural aristocracy, reforms for currency (continentals), and the questioning of social order (mainly for women), America's society began to develop. Many influential people such as Robert Morris, Abigail Adams, Molly Wallace, etc also helped to reform this now new free and independent country. Women gained new important roles, the government was leaning towards governing for the people, and a once financially stable country under British rule was now one struggling to get out of debt, leading them to come up with new ways to stipulate the economy. Documents such as the Treaty of Paris, Articles of the Confederation, etc, also developed as a result of the Revolution in order to keep the new country running. Although many factors of the Revolution helped to alter America's society, changes in politics, economics, and social ideas/perceptions were the most effectual and drastic changes, ones that altered the country completely and started new ideas that would influence our country for years to