EFFECTS of the American Revolution Economic Uncertainty : A variety of colonial types and traditions, along with a need for trade partners, internal markets, and external markets will all become a source of contention. Not to mention the need for Government to tax and exist. Political uncertainty : Federalists and Anti- Federalists worked to draft the Constitution and Bill of Rights. George Washington set an highly impressive political precedent. A focus on the role of all other aspects here needed to be addressed. Social Changes : Mainly for women, potential immigrants, and Indentured servants. They saw independence as a way to gain a voice and more rights. Slavery and the Indigenous would have a very opposite experience – Expansion would impact both New Lands and Sovereignty : What do we do with all of this land??? Exploration, Expansion, and Conflict (Politically and Physically) will all occur. Global Impacts : The Enlightenment Revolutions continue to impact the world. Hope and promise has spread to many groups and places and is still impacting the decisions and organization of governments and societies.

Convalescence This stage involves recovering from the illness. The individual might be weakened from the experience, but he or she will eventually emerge healthy and with new knowledge and experience that might prevent the illness from occurring again. What would this stage be like in a revolution? In a revolution, this stage would involve recovering from the extreme disruptions of the crisis stage. In general, the political, social, intellectual, or economic causes of the revolution must be addressed in some way, though not necessarily to the satisfaction of all revolutionaries.

A little about tactics and WHY the colonists were victorious Communication and Self Government : Given the nature of the American Colonial style, the organization and ownership of publications made it easy for colonists to remain in control Guns ! Also, due to colonizing a ‘new land’, facing Natives, and controlling slaves, most colonists had a gun and knew how to shoot it. The Minutemen were ready and able Economics : Most colonists saw Independences as financially beneficial; if you were rich, it would mean more trade partners, if you were poor, it would mean a way to gain land or a business Equality : Mainly for women, newer immigrants, and Indentured servants. They saw independence as a way to gain a voice and more rights. Home Field Advantage : the colonists knew their land and cities and were able to fight using guerilla tactics. And when this led the British to ransacking some cities and towns, it only turned more neutral colonists against them. Foreign Aid : The French and Spanish in particular had a vested interest in the formation of a new and independent country in the Americas (although they were also a bit worried that some of their own colonies might get some bad ideas).

Establishing a government Should states be a part of something larger? If so, how is opinion divided equally? Who controls the economy? What is the currency? How much and on what standard should it be based? Who controls taxes? Import/Export? Who controls the military?

The Economy – How do we fix what is wounded? How do we establish a new economy & trade? What will government’s role be? * During the almost 5 year war, Britain destroyed most of the colonial ships, and armies on both sides pillaged from farms and houses. * As a result, The colonies placed trade restrictions on England Shay’s Rebellion – Government of Mass. Was able to raise and army, but for what reason and to what end? Primogeniture Laws – within 15 years, not a single one of these existed in the USA, but this did not necessarily work to advantage the overall population

Politics – The Continental Congress morphed into a form of Government that made quick decisions…But not without some key ideological debates and differences Federalism Vs Anti- Federalism- What is the role and need for central government. The Articles of Confederation – An important step towards a Constitution, but not without its problems. Bill of Rights Making sure that individuals had clear and communicated ‘Unalienable Rights’ Forming ‘New States’ How and when?

Social Changes – Many were benefitted by the newly formed republic, but many were not; Women, Slaves, Immigrants, and Indigenous would have to fight their own struggles Abigail Adams –The ‘Republican Motherhood, and the ‘Seneca Falls Convention Slavery versus Abolition – As Vermont abolished Slavery, most Southern States expanded it Ellis and Angel Islands / Natives vs Newbies– Immigration would take many forms with many results Raids from Florida/Policy of Removal– Some Indians would continue to fight a costly war. Eventually all were ‘relocated’ – more next semester.

New Lands – Being poor and in a bad economic state, the government attempted to use the new lands for profit. This helped with growth and eventually the economy, but not in the ways it was intended The Land Ordinance and Northwest Ordinance – A ‘State’ mechanism for dealing with new lands. Many of the provisions failed, but ultimately, it worked. The Louisana Purchase and Lewis & Clark Expedition– Thanks, Napolean! The Mexican War– An extension of the Texas/Slavery issues

Global Impact! – After the success of the American Revolution, ideas and hope spread throughout the world. These are considered the Political/Enlightenment based revolutions and are in many ways still occurring today YOUR SPEECHES (or at least some of them)- French Revolution Latin American Revolution The Haitian Revolutions The ‘Communist’ Revolutions (at least in part are claimed) Even Modern Day ‘Twitter’ Revolutions