This is a journal written by Daniel about his experience in the revolution wars. Daniel is an 18 year old man and he is a part of the Sons of Liberty. He is a patriot and wants independence and liberty.

The American Revolution, from 1775 to 1783, marked a significant turning point in the history of the United States. During this time, many changes occurred in the American colonies, while some still remained the same. This journal will explore the changes and continuities and the life of a patriot in the American Revolution.

Changes:

Of the many changes in the revolution, the most important and obvious was the change in the role of the American colonies. The  from being subjects of the British monarchy to an independent country. The Declaration of Independence, showed us the colonists’ desire for independence, leading to the establishment of a new nation. This was the result of the tyranny rule of the British king and the unfair treatments to the colonists.

The American Revolution started a wave of ideas of rights, liberty, and social contract theory, that influenced the formation of the new American identity and the fundamentals the nation was built. Because of the beliefs of independence during the revolution, the people began to pay attention on liberty and rights.

Continuities:

The colonial society was still an agricultural economy, with many colonists working with in farming and plantations. Land ownership usually meant wealth and social status and hierarchy structures continues in the North and the South.

Slavery was still legal and did not change even though everyone believes in the thoughts of liberty and rights .

Women’s participation in public life, was also still restricted although some women contributed to the war effort as nurses, spies, or supporters. In the end their rights and opportunities for political engagement did not change after the revolution.

While the American Revolution had many significant changes in political structure and rights there were also many things that continue.