1. “The Confederation and the Constitution”
Chapter 9, Part 1
“The Confederation and the Constitution”

2. Effects of the Revolution
Equality
Religion
Society

3. The Pursuit of Equality
All men are created equal, endowed by the Creator with certain unalienable rights . . .

4. Equality
Most states reduced/eliminated property holding requirements for voting
1800- servitude virtually gone (but replaced by…)

5. Religion Anglican church “tainted”
Reformed as Protestant Episcopal Church

6. Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
Thomas Jefferson
Disestablished Church of England
Guaranteed religious freedom in VA (even for Jews)
Preceded First Amendment!

7. Society

8. Anti-slavery movement
Quakers- first anti-slavery society in 1775
Several northern states abolished slavery
However, harsh laws against free blacks:
Barred from purchasing property
Holding certain jobs/education
No interracial marriage

9. Why was slavery not abolished?
TJ wanted to put a clause in the Declaration
Didn’t want to split the colonies (ironic)
“a dismemberment of the Union would be worse”

10. Women Served in disguise during the Revolution NJ let women vote!
2 ideas:
Civic virtue
Republican motherhood

11. Civic Virtue
The cultivation of habits of personal living that are claimed to be important for the success of the community

12. Republican motherhood
Women were responsible for raising the next generation of “republican” citizens

13. Conflicts On one hand, reinforced “separate spheres” ideology
On the other hand, gave women a unique, important role in the new republic
And most importantly, allowed a degree of education for women

14. Abigail Adams Wife of John Adams (2nd president)
Mother of John Quincy Adams (6th president)
Other woman to be wife and mother of president?

15. Abigail and John Adams America’s first power couple?
Wrote thousands of letters during their marriage
Talked about politics, religion, etc