Revolutionary American ideas from government tyranny affected development in the post-Revolutionary period by making it impossible for a strong federal government to be created. Since the colonies fought to get out of a federal government, they did not want to create another one, so, congress was forced to make a weak federal government called the Articles of Confederation. It gave no power to the government, but gave all power to the central governments of the colonies.…
Theme: The American Revolution was not a radical transformation like the French or Russian revolutions, but it did produce political innovations and some social change in the direction of greater equality and democracy.…
The American Revolution fundamentally changed American society in many different ways. Americans gained independence from Great Britain and began to govern themselves democratically and deal with their own dilemmas like slavery, internal revolts and rights of different groups of people without foreign interference. They utilized farming as the main labor but trade and manufacturing also picked up due to the end of mercantilism and the Navigation Laws.…
The American Revolution changed the American society between 1775-1800. The areas in the American society that were changed were economical, political, and social. ways. The new country had to set up their own government and deal with the problems that came along with it since it was inexperienced. That brought problems between the society and political side. Native Americans and women had their own concerns and opinions. Therefore, the American Revolution changed the American Society. ‘…
The American Revolution impacted slavery significantly. In the late 18th century, slavery had become something deemed as normal to white Americans. From numerous points of view, the Revolution fortified American responsibility regarding slavery. The Revolution depended on radical new thoughts regarding "freedom" and "liberty," which tested slavery’s long history of extremely inhumane practices and equality. The progressions to slavery in the American Revolution era uncovered both the potential for change and its disappointment more obviously than some other…
Despite this, the American and French Revolutions had great influence on the mindset as a result of the recurring theme that all men are created equal, which is represented in the Declaration of Independence as well as the Declaration of Rights of Man. Slavery was still flourishing, however, as it was deeply rooted in the American economy. Even some southern New England states and Middle states struggled to eliminate the practice or only planned to eliminate it gradually, over generations. This struggle in the North signified the mammoth challenge of eliminating it in the South. Additionally, a lot of Americans saw it as less a slavery issue than a race one.…
The perception and articulation of women’s rights and participation in the revolution change as the revolution went on. In France around 1790 there was a huge movement for freedom and recognition of freedom for everyone. The rights of man were discussed, along with the rights of women. This discussion brought up women’s rights for the first. It was viewed that women deserved the same rights and opportunities that men had. Women had a very difficult time arguing their points as they were defined by their sex and marriage instead of their occupations, and were seen as physically weaker than men.…
American social structure changed greatly over time with many events leading to necessary changes. The American Revolution had a great impact in the society and lead to other major events. Mostly men were the ones who were planning the revolution, however women played a great role. For example, Abigail Adams lived through one of the most important events that shaped America, was a great support for her husband, and was known for women and another groups equality.…
After the American Revolution, many things began to change. Politics took a turn for the better, the economy floundered, women started to be looked at like a whisper in the wind and stopped being completely invisible. But one of the most important changes was the effect that the revolution had on religion. Religious freedom was one of the more widely demanded requests of the people in America, as well as the demand to stop paying outrageous taxes. With the nation feeling oppressed by the british, an outbreak of revolution struck the American people and the country began to fight.…
Over time, all of these preconceived ideas during the revolution developed into action, wither it took a few years or several decades to accomplish. This constant struggle over authority in America has led to major decisions and events that have shaped American identity and contributed to how society is viewed in modern day…
In the 1700’s, women performed all the domestic tasks as they were not seen equal to men. During the Revolutionary War women stepped up and proved that they were not beneath men. Showcasing that they could be as strong as the men and that they weren't just made to cook and be tasteful companions for their husbands. Without women's support in the Revolutionary War, the war wouldn't have been as successful. They managed businesses, became secret soldiers, and opposed British Policies, proving that they could perform tasks just as well as men.…
The American Revolution was a war between colonists and the British that depended on women and their roles to carry out their many duties for the men in the war. This war brought much danger into the lives of the women and men in America. Americans faced scarcity, death, and poverty. During the American Revolution, women, while battling racial and class boundaries, faced many dangers such as rape and destruction of their homes, while serving as caregivers, helpmates, nurses, cooks, maids, and soldiers to both the colonists and the British.…
Before the American Revolution, women were considered housewives that only needed to worry about having children and making sure chores around the house got done. During the American Revolution, women were considered rebels if they decided to go against what society wanted them to be. Women would take roles of men such as becoming a soldier, they would dress as men to be accepted into the role and this was considered inappropriate. (Zeinert 7-8)…
Social reforms are made for various reasons, but the French revolution and the Women’s right movement happen to have many things in common. Beginning in 1789 the French revolution was sparked by the largely unhappy Third estate. They demanded better conditions and more representation they were after all 98 percent of the population. With a large following and unifying cause the Third Estate began its own uprising ,and with the capture of the Bastille a revolution was in full swing. They wanted reform and were going to fight for those. Similarly about 60 years later,women of America were making similar but less violent strides in gaining better representation, and a voice in daily life. The formation of the National Woman's Suffrage Association…
The American Revolution influenced this French revolution and the ideas of the Enlightenment. In England, a monarchy rule was highly taxing the American colonies that were fast developing. The people in the colonies got tired of being taxed and having no say or vote in what the decisions are made in England. The American revolution starting with many protests such as the Boston Tea Party and the Acts such as the Stamp and Sugar act. The British eventually gave up and the declaration of Independence was signed in 1776.…