While the sentiments of the American Revolution opened up new possibilities of equality, liberty, and freedom, the war also upended the hierarchical structure of colonial society. Individuals and groups debated and fought over who was included in the expansion of democracy, and how.
Using what you've learned in the interactive lesson, fill in the chart below. In what ways did the society of the Framers uphold each value, and in what ways did society not live up to the value?
