For this discussion, we will consider the situation for everyday people in the new republic. Considering the myriad developments in the immediate post-American Revolutionary era—the ratification of the Constitution, the institutionalization of slavery, the market revolution, the rise of political parties, the expansion of white male suffrage (voting), westward movement, and international politics to name a few—what was the situation for African Americans (free and enslaved), white women, Native Americans, and propertyless white males.

Was each group better off in terms of rights, economic opportunities, and participation in the new republic in general?

Did each group benefit from the American Revolution? How so? How not?

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Remember to use the sources to support your statements. You now know that this is done by quoting the source. Also, quoting the primary sources gives your statements more weight because you’re interpreting the data or the evidence yourself, rather than relying on another historian (Foner) for that interpretation.

How much should I say?
Each student will have to post their own post before they respond to someone else. Your first post can address just one of the many issues relevant to the discussion. It should not be an effort to address ALL of the issues at hand.

In total, you should strive for somewhere around 300-400 words total for your discussion contributions. In general, each student should post at least 3 times with the understanding that your discussion contributions are worth 50 points total just like your Response Papers.