3. Did the Atlantic Revolutions fulfill or betray the goals of those who made them? Consider this question in both short and long-term perspectives. Although the Atlantic Revolutions helped gain some semblance of independence, it strayed away from the initial goals the regions had wanted. Although North America managed to gain freedom from British rule, its colonies were still constructed the same. Social transformation did not occur, even though many citizens thought that they were creating a “new order for the ages” within the society. This conservative movement achieved the existing liberties of the colonies instead of making new ones. The French Revolution focused their efforts to create a new society of social equality and remove the presence of monarchy. And although the country became a republic and passed universal male suffrage, it was never implemented any further. The gender roles of during the French Revolution were not fully supported by the male population, even though women sought to become more active in the major events of the revolution. …show more content…
Although this violent rebellion initially helped the slaves, they later would be faced with poverty and debt. Because the regions’ economy strived from the produce earned on plantations, the citizens could not keep up with debt they had to pay with small-scale farms they now possessed. The revolution had only caused another expansion of slavery in Cuba, increasing the production of sugar that replaced Haiti. In terms of the Spanish American Revolutions, they were able to gain independence from Spain. The entire independence movement took a while, featuring a division in race and class within the society. In the long run, the promises of social advancement for the lower classes, Native Americans, and slaves were not kept, and the social hierarchy generally did not