The American Revolution resulted in political, religious, and social changes within the United States in the period 1775-1800.

The American Revolution produced a new outlook on American society that could be felt during and after the Revolutionary War that occured in 1775. Ultimately, a new and independent nation emerged after America gained its independence. For more than a decade, tensions between colonists and the British grew dimmer as America began to separate from its motherland of Great Britain. Examples include the unfair taxes the British placed upon the colonies, featuring the well-known Stamp Act of 1765 and Tea Act of 1773. In result, the colonists only grew more furious with the country that claimed to be supporting them. In response …show more content…
With the help of popular writers for the Federalist papers, such as James Madison and Alexander Hamilton, America was able to create a perfect image of what their ideal government was, specifically in comparison to Great Britain. Madison writes “If all men were angels, a government would not be needed” (Doc. I). James Madison’s stance is clearly stated on how a powerful but fair government is needed to control the people within the colonies. Madison’s statement is only one of many grievances that is brought up to Great Britain. Abigail Adams also made her grievances known to Thomas Jefferson, bringing up topics such as equal distribution of land and paper currency (Doc. G). Women’s rights was also a topic that came up at times during the Revolution. To be more clear, women were looked down upon and it was not expected of them to contribute at all, and to just “leave it to the men.” Women made it very clear during the American Revolution that they could stand their ground and contribute in a beneficial way (Doc. A). Women contributed in ways such as serving as aids, nurses, spies, and they also helped raise morale and keep spirits up during difficult trials faced in the war. As a result, social change occured as women gained a new sort of respect, and outshined the dull stereotype of being in the kitchen all day, also known as the Cult of