American Culture And Social Change From 1700 To 1812

Although cultural events such as wars held their importance in American history, documents and treaties, especially those between the years of 1700 to 1812 are evidence to support cultural and social change. They discuss the very principles, many in which we still abide by to this day, ultimately shaping American society by creating laws and rights, government, developing geographic areas and even building relationships. The foundation was rapidly changing in America’s colonies by the year 1700. During this time the colonists were eager to separate themselves from the motherland (Kingdom of England). Although many still hold on to their origin, freedoms from the tyranny of religion and taxation became evident in the eyes of the settlers, and their hopes to achieve this would later be prevalent by the end of the American Revolution and the second Treaty of Paris in 1783.

Religion was a still a huge part of England’s hold on the population which as religious beliefs would cause separation of populations within the colonies, therefor deteriorating social contract and freedoms across the states. Furthermore, England waged war against the France and Spain, trying to disrupt any union between the two over in Europe; causing the English and American colonists to fight alongside one another against the French, Native American allies, and Spain for over eleven years. Wars continue to form the political, geographical and social environments as described, “Nearly every aspect of American life was somehow touched by the REVOLUTIONARY SPIRIT. From slavery to women's rights, from religious life to voting, American attitudes would be forever changed.” While these events are important, the documentation that arose from such events will forever establish a new precedence on what was achieved and would be followed for centuries