After the American Revolution, some things changed while others stayed the same. The fight for freedom and a new democratic system changed. Political participation grew as more people gained the right to vote. However, the persistence of slavery and the inequality of women stayed the same. After the revolution, some northern states ended slavery, while the southern states kept relying on enslaved labor. This created a big split in the country, eventually leading to the Civil War. The American Revolution was worth it because it led to the establishing of an independent nation, highlighted the importance of individual freedoms and rights, and inspired similar movements for independence and democracy worldwide.