At the start of the American Revolution in 1775, American society was marred by high taxes and a tyrannical king. Politically, the creation of a new constitution led to the establishment of a new centralized democratic government. Socially, more individuals and groups fought for their rights, especially women, slaves, and religious groups. Economically, a method of settling the national debt, combined with a solid agrarian base, would contribute to a slow but steady improvement in American society. The political, social, and economic aspects of American society as a whole were affected so dramatically that they gave rise to a new country so different from any nation created before it. Politics has had a lot to do with American society, but before and after the Revolution, the American political system was changing dramatically. While George Washington advocated a motion for neutrality in foreign affairs, in his farewell address his advice was not heeded. As the 1786 Confederate Council Address (Document E) states, Indians felt left out when it came to friendly relations. In addition, due to disagreements on political issues, a party system formed in Congress, consisting of Democratic-Republicans and Federalists. Being independent from England then gave the Americans much more freedom to do as they wished, and also gave them the responsibility to decide what new laws would govern them. This triggered the creation of the Constitution. Additionally, in The Pennsylvania Packet of 1779 (Document B), John Dunlap, the editor, inveighs against the Loyalists, or Conservatives. This demonstrates the hatred that Americans have towards England and that they must...... middle of paper ...... national bank, but in his third he received a lot of criticism. He proposed that the economy should be based on manufacturing and not on the old methods of agricultural dependence, in order to create a well-balanced and self-sustaining industrial system. Hamilton's opposition came from Thomas Jefferson, who promoted the old agrarian economy. The Philadelphia Society for the Promotion of Agriculture Medal (Document F) showed the need for an economy based in rural areas and not entirely dependent on a new form of manufacturing. It was because of these people and these issues that the American Revolution was created. so significant for American society. Progress is even still being made today, as the war in Iraq affects our economy. Every day, the United States is falling into more and more debt, people are losing their jobs, and every facet of life is being affected...