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The American Revolution brought significant changes to colonial society, but some things stayed the same. One major change was the idea of freedom and independence from British rule. Colonists started to believe that they had the right to govern themselves and make their own laws. This led to the creation of new forms of government, whereas before, they just followed British rules. Another change was the rise of new social groups, as people from different backgrounds came together to fight for their rights, leading to more discussions about equality, especially for men who did not have land. However, some things remained the same after the Revolution. Many people, especially enslaved individuals and women, did not gain the rights and freedoms that were promised. In some cases, social hierarchies and class divisions continued, as wealth and power mostly stayed in the hands of a few wealthy landowners. Overall, while the Revolution sparked new ideas and changes in colonial society, it also highlighted many inequalities that persisted.

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The American Revolution changed a lot of things for the people living in the colonies, but some things didn’t really change. One big change was that people started to think they should be free from British control and make their own rules. This made them want to create new types of government that were different from British laws. Another change was that people from different backgrounds came together to fight for their rights, which made everyone talk more about fairness, especially for men who didn’t own land.

But not everything got better after the Revolution. Many people, like enslaved people and women, still didn’t get the rights and freedoms they were promised. And even after the Revolution, there were still big social gaps between the rich and the poor, with most of the power and money staying with a few wealthy landowners. So, while the Revolution brought about some new ideas and changes, it also showed us that many problems and unfairness still existed.