The Revolutionary Ideals of Equality in the Thirteen Colonies

The great revolution sparked in 1770s was the very first democratic movement that saw the nation of America towards statehood. It is that the intent of the movement was to bring all people regardless of race, gender and any other affiliation to one level ground where they could see and be treated as equals. Needless to say, some individuals had gotten too used to the old world that they resisted the changes though by mouth they acknowledged it, by action they were totally against it.

The relentless misfortunes brought about by the king of Great Britain can only be compared to the state of the states where oppression and more oppression is the order of the day. In Declaration of Independence, Appendix A-2, the entire article talks of how force inform of military is brought in to integrate with the people to protect the high and mighty from any accusations and revolts to their rule. Truly this is a terribly long list of shortcomings that have come upon the residents of the states because some individuals are not willing to relent and be equal with the race or social group they consider as below them. Similarly, Foner discusses the inequity experienced during the colonists expressing the need to equalize everyone for a smoother running of operations but of cause, there were the strong heads who could not bow thus leading to more suffering of the lower classes.

In this short and informative paper, the revolution shall be analyzed under noted subheadings that were most affected or not by the revolution. This piece of work is vital for political heads or community servants where applicable in that it identifies the areas that were late to adapt to a national change. Understanding such fragments of the society is crucial when implementing decisions so as to know the right way do so without leaving any lurking individuals in the past.

Women’s place after the revolution

Women have always been considered inferior to men especially in the contemporary world where men have taken up the thoughts that they are superior to them even the learned of ones of the new world. Abigail (1760) in her letter to John Adams expresses these ideologies to having been those of the forefathers of the now leading men. In this case she addressed John.  It is evident from this short letter that ladies of the land have had enough to get to the point of threatening a rebellion.

It is unfortunate that even most religions diplomat the power of men over the ladies. In this instance, Abigail remind Adams of the nature of men telling him that if absolute power  were to be given to men, there would be world of tyrants all over. Women in most societies are seen as the vessels for men’s sex and this infuriates women as well as learned men who have the privilege of being open minded and realize the animosity for what is. She asks is Adams would willingly give up his position for the so called lesser and softer being, a woman. She realizes the hardship that any men not of the enlightened nature world have to such a preposition and thus concludes by asking him to thus use the power they have to protect and make them happy. This is by far following with the code of the man’s mind that the women are placed here as beings that require men’s protection (BB Course Document, Doc. 1).

It is a sad fact that many men even in the light of revolution for all have not realized the role a woman can play in ruling herself and others if given the chance. It is that the thoughts of men are of power and the idea of losing it to a being ‘he’ considers inferior to him is not pleasing. As can be seen in the response by Adams to Lady Abigail, the notion itself is absurd as he clearly mocks her in the very first line of the letter saying that he can’t but laugh to her code of thinking.

The blacks place after the revolution

The content of the letter of John Adams to Abigail in 1760 introduces the nest area that the great revolution of equality did not manage to permeate to. The Blacks as have been referred to in later passages were not expected to grow bold even after being set free (BB Course Document, Doc. 1). Their masters expected them to shrink into society as the Indians had done to avoid extinction. John points out that the Negroes had grown bold and insolent, which in truth he referred to them asking for few rights they felt they required in order to truly living in the world.

As late as 1777, a number of Blacks remained slaved by their masters and for this they tried to reach out to the authorities pleading they be served freedom. Clearly this was not what was intended with the revolution that was supposed to outshine wickedness and self righteousness and shower the nation with equity of all regardless of race. In the petition for slave’s freedom in the state of Massachusetts, the writer outlines the injustice done to slaves when brought against their will to serve at the same level as beast with no rights whatsoever. And to make it all a wondrous endeavor, the masters and citizens of these lands are ignorant to rights and are as well Christians by faith thus expecting them to understand the freedom of the Blacks as a right just like their own (BB Course Document, Doc. 2).

It is crucial to notice that the state of Massachusetts is in the middle and upper region s of the US thus making it a questionable state to the entire nation not just the state. As for the case, the matter was recommended to be taken with a lot of weight to avoid the ill treatment on terms of the right of freedom rightfully deserved by all in the world.  The petitioning council expressed their concern that still there was withholding of these basic rights which was by far the main theme of the revolution.

            From the above article, it is clear that some individuals did not fully embrace the revolution of equity and freedom as was expected. Thus, there remained a faction of individuals who in truth saw no difference other that the right to speak out their concern such as the Blacks. Freedom is not a virtue nor is it a gift that can be purchased but rather a God given right to all mankind. This fails to be captured in the case of these Negroes who still are held by masters as their own.  

Voting among the Citizens

            The voting process is a convenient was of selecting new leaders that area seen fit to govern and lead. The right to vote as it clearly comes out should be the right of every man and woman who understands these implications. However this was not the case for the folks of the time revolution as there was introduced a law that only allowed people voting by those who owned land in the colonies.  There requires no further explanation to identify that only the wealthy were privileged with this important light (BB Course Document, Doc. 3).

It is in this section that it is seen the cleverness of the Congress to give the people what they thought would help them only to pass another law that cancelled nearly half the voting population thus reducing the power they would have over the government.  The great injustice was not to the people, no, but rather to their freedoms where it can be seen as a form of modern slavery where an elected member of government passes laws whereas you were not involved in his/ her election into power.  This gave a small section of the society the power to select government for the rest. Who is to say they won’t manipulate it to serve them? After all, they are the ones who put it into power. This is not just a case of oppressed right to equity, it is injustice served to the peoples’ very feet with nothing they can do about it other than grumble then retire.

Conclusion

In conclusive fashion, it been shown the great sufferings of the minority in the society of America after the revolution intended for upholding equity among all citizens. Women’s oppression has been shown only to be a scapegoat for men who don’t wish to be belittled or are afraid to be ruled by women who are undoubtedly more in numbers and power. Oppressing their voice seems just to John Adams as he so carefully tries to tell Abigail through his letter (BB Course Document, Doc. 3).   

Freedom is a crucial right but so is the ability to express ones thoughts and ideas. All these are folded into one singular aspect of equitability of all mankind. This is the one thing that can truly unite people of all races, gender and of any other denomination. The States after a fruitful transition into the revolutionary dream failed to realize this important entirely. This piece can be used by academicians for reference and by policy makers as a pointer on which sectors t concentrate on.