Topic > How the American Revolution Changed American Society

At the beginning of the American Revolution in 1775, American society was tainted by high taxes and a tyrannical king. Politically, the creation of a new constitution led to the establishment of a new centralized democratic government. Socially, more individuals and groups fought to secure their rights, especially women, slaves, and religious groups. From an economic perspective, a method of fixing the national debt, coupled with a strong agrarian base, would aid in the slow but steady improvement of American society. The political, social, and economic aspects of the entire American society were affected so dramatically that it created a new country so different from any nation created before. Politics had a lot to do with American society, but before and after the Revolution, the political system in America was changing dramatically. Although George Washington supported a motion for neutrality in foreign affairs, his advice was not taken into account in his farewell address. As the Address to the Confederate Council of 1786 (Document E) says, the Indians felt as if they had been left aside when it came to friendly relations. Furthermore, due to disagreements on political issues, a party system consisting of Democratic-Republicans and Federalists was formed in Congress. Being independent from England therefore gave Americans much more freedom to do as they wished, and also gave them the responsibility to decide on the new laws that would govern them. This started the creation of the Constitution. Furthermore, in The Pennsylvania Packet of 1779 (Document B), John Dunlap, the editor, becomes enraged against Loyalists or Conservatives. This shows the hatred that Americans have towards England and that they must...... middle of paper...... national bank, but in its third, it has attracted a lot of criticism. He advocated for the economy to be based on manufacturing and not the old ways of depending on agriculture, to create a well-balanced and self-sustaining industrial system. Hamilton's opposition came from Thomas Jefferson, who promoted the old agriculture-based economy. The Philadelphia Society for the Promotion of Agriculture Medal (Document F) demonstrated the need for an economy that was rural-based and not based entirely on a new form of production. It is thanks to these people and these problems that the American Revolution was born. so influential to American society. Progress is still happening today, as the war in Iraq is impacting our economy. Every day the United States goes deeper into debt, people lose their jobs, and all aspects of life are affected..