The Effects of the American Revolution

The Effects of the American Revolution upon American Society Between 1775 and 1800, the American Revolution played a significant role in the development of America through strengthening or weakening each of the following: the American economy with its taxation and insufficient amount of currency, the American legal system with its institution of the electoral college and constitution, and the American culture with its views on racial and gender equality. Although the war lasted a mere eight years, …

…which is evident in their testimonials, but instead they and other women were regarded as the "mothers" of the nation, in which they assumed the role of guiding America's conscience (Document G and J). The American Revolution had a tremendous impact upon American society by demonstrating the fragility of its economic system, by forming the basis for its current Constitution and legal values, and by encouraging women and other races to fight for their rights.