The American Revolution impacted society. From 90,000 Loyalists, 20,000 became former slaves, and 45,000 became refugees in Canada. The Revolution created 2 new regions: Dominion of Canada, and United Stated of America. Indians made treaties with USA. Indians had to give up massive amounts of lands (Tennessee and Kentucky lands) so the British would not attack them. By 1790, there were 100,000 people already living in Tennessee and Kentucky.
The Revolution impacted women. Women were called "Republican Mothers". Abigail Adams, John Adams's wife, fought for women's right and wrote a letter to her husband saying to remember and consider women when John was writing the Constitution. She wanted laws of protection. John Adams did not pay attention to the letter. Women couldn't vote, only widows. They couldn't have/own property or make contracts.
African Americans were also affected by the Revolution. 1 of every 5 Americans were from African descendants. The Revolution encouraged the slaves to fight for their freedom. Lincoln declared slavery was illegal in the South. About 5,000 slaves joined the Continental militia. About 50,000 slaves escaped to join the British. Emancipation came to the North States, but failed in the South. 5% of the population in the North were slaves, while in the South, 1/3 of the population were slaves. Virginia and Maryland released their slaved in a practice known as manumission.
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