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Topic: Assessing the extent to which the American Revolution changed society

Topic: Assessing the extent to which the American Revolution changed society. Do Now: “The American Revolution was not really a radical overturning of the social and political order; rather, it was an accelerated evolution.” Assess the validity of this statement.

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Topic: Assessing the extent to which the American Revolution changed society

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  1. Topic: Assessing the extent to which the American Revolution changed society Do Now: “The American Revolution was not really a radical overturning of the social and political order; rather, it was an accelerated evolution.” Assess the validity of this statement

  2. American definition of “Freedom” • US as a “loose” alliance of free states (Articles of Confederation) • Growth of Social Democracy • Basic equality • Weakening of upper class • Loyalist lands broken up • Revolutionary elitism (Society of Cincinnati) • Separation of Church and State

  3. State Constitutions • States created by “the people” • Movement of state capitals inland/westward • Constitutions defined (limited) government powers • Written, fundamental laws • Various bills of rights • Strong legislature, weak executive • Property requirements of suffrage remained

  4. Republican Motherhood: changing women’s role? • Abigail Adams: • “revolution” for women’s rights? • Importance of mothers: • Offspring • Teaching “civic virtue” • Keepers of the nation’s “conscience” • Increased educational opportunities • Most women remained unaffected by revolutionary ideals

  5. Slavery- the failure of the Revolution? • 1774: Continental Congress put limits on slave trading • Quaker anti-slavery organization • Gradual abolition of slavery in the North • Continued discrimination • Slavery remained in the South • Potential falling-out over slavery issue.

  6. Conclusion • 1) In your opinion, did the Revolution have a positive or negative on women or African-Americans? Explain. • 2) Why do you think the creation state constitutions were so important in the post Revolution period?

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