100 POINTS!! Essay 500-700 words. Choose ONE question prompt and answer following the directions above:

The American Revolution marked the moment colonists began identifying as "American," though the foundation had been laid in the early colonial period. In an argumentative essay, answer the following question about this historical statement: In what ways did the new nation reflect colonial beginnings, and in what ways were they changed after the revolution? To answer this prompt, discuss the following aspects: (1) self-governance, (2) economic system, (3) social hierarchies, and (4) foreign policy.


You've now learned about how transformative this era of colonial society was and how some groups sought to strengthen the structures of colonial life while others wanted it challenged. How did the colonists redefine both materialism and spiritualism in this era? How did other groups, such as Natives and enslaved Africans/African Americans, challenge the structures of colonial society? Why is it important to look at how various groups (not just European colonists) are transforming in this era?