http://expostfacto.historytools.org/gordon-wood-the-american-revolution-parts-v-vi/ Unsolicited Historical Commentary Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:19:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 http://expostfacto.historytools.org/gordon-wood-the-american-revolution-parts-v-vi/#comment-19 Liz Limburg Tue, 30 Jan 2007 17:08:10 +0000 http://expostfacto.historytools.org/gordon-wood-the-american-revolution-parts-v-vi/#comment-19 I agree with everything that has been said, but I would like to focus on the influence of religions within the rising American Republic. Wood indicated that the formation of numerous religious congregations and newly founded religious sects gave individuals of all backgrounds--race, social status, gender, etc.--a chance to participate, feel accepted, and be able to voice their opinions and beliefs without being ridiculed by society at large. Communalism aspired throughout many growing societies because of the Christian values and morals that were being incorporated. I think the opportunity many free slaves and women received to become church leaders and preachers played a significant role in the rise of the women's rights and anti-slavery movements during the subsequent decades. Egalitarianism was the core value the American Republic sought to live by; this value emerged into many controversial questions among Americans, regarding its true meaning and how to positively establish equality among all citizens. I agree with everything that has been said, but I would like to focus on the influence of religions within the rising American Republic. Wood indicated that the formation of numerous religious congregations and newly founded religious sects gave individuals of all backgrounds–race, social status, gender, etc.–a chance to participate, feel accepted, and be able to voice their opinions and beliefs without being ridiculed by society at large. Communalism aspired throughout many growing societies because of the Christian values and morals that were being incorporated. I think the opportunity many free slaves and women received to become church leaders and preachers played a significant role in the rise of the women’s rights and anti-slavery movements during the subsequent decades. Egalitarianism was the core value the American Republic sought to live by; this value emerged into many controversial questions among Americans, regarding its true meaning and how to positively establish equality among all citizens.

]]> http://expostfacto.historytools.org/gordon-wood-the-american-revolution-parts-v-vi/#comment-18 Scott T Nichols Tue, 30 Jan 2007 16:37:43 +0000 http://expostfacto.historytools.org/gordon-wood-the-american-revolution-parts-v-vi/#comment-18 The Revolution did change society and all that is involved in it but I think the most important part of the Revolution is that it was fought by all levels of wealth, religion, race and gender, but the select elite are those that developed the foundation of America's independence. Wood expresses this in how he talks about how slavery, although an issue that was gaining interest in eliminating, slavery of blacks remained ingrained in American society. Although women gained new rights that would individualize them from their husbands; women were still not allowed to vote. But the reforms and social welfare systems were a good start to keep the average American at bay. The Revolution did change society and all that is involved in it but I think the most important part of the Revolution is that it was fought by all levels of wealth, religion, race and gender, but the select elite are those that developed the foundation of America’s independence. Wood expresses this in how he talks about how slavery, although an issue that was gaining interest in eliminating, slavery of blacks remained ingrained in American society. Although women gained new rights that would individualize them from their husbands; women were still not allowed to vote. But the reforms and social welfare systems were a good start to keep the average American at bay.

]]> http://expostfacto.historytools.org/gordon-wood-the-american-revolution-parts-v-vi/#comment-17 Amanda Crump Tue, 30 Jan 2007 02:37:05 +0000 http://expostfacto.historytools.org/gordon-wood-the-american-revolution-parts-v-vi/#comment-17 Republicanism changed many people's lives during and after the revolution. People who were considered lower class and weren't even looked at were finally given a voice and spot in society. Since the government structure was being changed, so did the family structure. Women were given more respect, and although not right away, they began to have bigger role in society. But republicanism also changed the way slavery was looked at in our country. Wood talks about how antislavery groups were popping up everywhere and at one point there were even more antislavery groups in the south than there were in the north. These changes brought on by republicanism were little changes here and there; they were major life changing things. Republicanism changed many people’s lives during and after the revolution. People who were considered lower class and weren’t even looked at were finally given a voice and spot in society. Since the government structure was being changed, so did the family structure. Women were given more respect, and although not right away, they began to have bigger role in society. But republicanism also changed the way slavery was looked at in our country. Wood talks about how antislavery groups were popping up everywhere and at one point there were even more antislavery groups in the south than there were in the north. These changes brought on by republicanism were little changes here and there; they were major life changing things.

]]> http://expostfacto.historytools.org/gordon-wood-the-american-revolution-parts-v-vi/#comment-16 Nathan Zietlow Tue, 30 Jan 2007 01:27:43 +0000 http://expostfacto.historytools.org/gordon-wood-the-american-revolution-parts-v-vi/#comment-16 Republicanism influnced many aspects of life. It gave people a sense that were choosen to carry this idea and improve the qualities of life. Ordinary, farmers who were treated poorly under the monarchy, now felt they were apart of society. Republicanism also changed the role with women. Women now were beginning to stand up and say they can have the same rights as men. Finally, republicanism changed every aspect of life. Society, politics, and religion all started to except all races and people. In some parts of the country this change didn't happen as frequent, but in most places all parts of society were changing. Republicanism influnced many aspects of life. It gave people a sense that were choosen to carry this idea and improve the qualities of life. Ordinary, farmers who were treated poorly under the monarchy, now felt they were apart of society. Republicanism also changed the role with women. Women now were beginning to stand up and say they can have the same rights as men. Finally, republicanism changed every aspect of life. Society, politics, and religion all started to except all races and people. In some parts of the country this change didn’t happen as frequent, but in most places all parts of society were changing.

]]> http://expostfacto.historytools.org/gordon-wood-the-american-revolution-parts-v-vi/#comment-15 Corey Livieri Mon, 29 Jan 2007 04:47:57 +0000 http://expostfacto.historytools.org/gordon-wood-the-american-revolution-parts-v-vi/#comment-15 It was very interesting to see how republicanism influenced so many aspects of the post-Revolution era. Aside from having an impact on religion and equality in America, republicanism helped the country somewhat establish its new place in the world. The fresh nation aspired to bring most countries to peace while attaining adequate trade relations to help rebuild the shambled economy. It was very interesting to see how republicanism influenced so many aspects of the post-Revolution era. Aside from having an impact on religion and equality in America, republicanism helped the country somewhat establish its new place in the world. The fresh nation aspired to bring most countries to peace while attaining adequate trade relations to help rebuild the shambled economy.

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