After the American Revolution

Slaves were never promised freedom after the war.

Some southern slave owners freed their slaves.

Native Americans lost the British as allies when Britain lost the Revolutionary War.

African Americans, free and slaves, fought on both sides of the war.

Some women dressed as men and fought in the war.

Women usually ran the farms or family business while husbands were away in the war.

“All men are created equal” caused southern states to pass laws ending slavery.

Many southern states were dependent on slave labor and didn't free slaves.

“All men are created equal” caused the northern states to begin passing laws ending slavery.

Women were allowed to vote and have a say in government after the war.

As Americans moved west, they pushed Indians farther west. 

Native Americans gained France as an ally after the French and Indian War.