1. The Political and Social Impact of the American Revolution

2. I. The Colonies Become States
A. Power From the People: Ratification Conventions Replace Royal Control

3. B. Powers to the People: Weak Governors, Annual Elections, and Bills of Rights

4. II. “All Men Are Created Equal” – But States Define Equality
A. Gradual Emancipation of Northern Slaves & The Persistence of Racial Inequality VT PA MA NH CT RI NY NJ
Official end of slavery
1777
1780
1783
1784
1799
1804
Actual end of slavery
c.1845
1845
1848
1842
1827
1865

5. III. States Create a National Government
The Articles of
Confederation Aim to Avoid Tyranny

6. No power to tax
No power to raise an army
No leader to conduct foreign policy

7. 3. Failure: Shays’ Rebellion and a Weak National Government