America after the Revolution

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The American War for Independence ended in 1783, but the Revolution bestowed an unsettled legacy on the new nation. Some issues were left unresolved; others became more pressing as the United States struggled to define a mature sense of purpose. This paper explains one small part of the Revolution's unfinished business. In 1776, America was like a bird that just left the nest. It would have to face the world by itself, and it no longer had the safety net of Great Britain backing it. With this new-found independence came political, social, and economic uncertainties, which are discussed in this paper, followed by a summary of the research in the conclusion.

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"The American War for Independence ended in 1783, but the Revolution bestowed an unsettled legacy on the new nation. Some issues were left unresolved; others became more presenting as the United States struggled to define a mature sense of purpose. To determine what forces were at work in this growth process, this paper will examine the events in American history after the Revolution from a political, social, and economic perspective. A summary of the research will be provided in the conclusion."

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