Question

1 - what document organized the new government after america won the revolutionary war? how long did it last?
2 - how do you think people reacted to the new constitution in 1787? why would or wouldn’t they like it?
3 - how did people communicate back in the 1780s? where did they get their information?
4 - which kind of groups had more power in the 1700s? less power? what has changed since then? what

Explanation:

1. After America won the Revolutionary War, the Articles of Confederation organized the new government. It lasted from 1781 - 1789 (8 years), as weaknesses led to its replacement by the U.S. Constitution.
2. In 1787, Federalists supported the new Constitution for its stronger central government, while Anti - Federalists opposed it fearing a too - powerful central authority and lack of a Bill of Rights.
3. In the 1780s, people communicated via letters, newspapers, and town meetings. Newspapers were a main source of information, and town meetings allowed for local discussion.
4. In the 1700s, wealthy landowners, merchants, and political elites had more power. Women, Native Americans, and enslaved Africans had less power. Since then, the franchise has been expanded, civil rights have advanced, and there is more social and political equality.

Answer:

1. The Articles of Confederation; 8 years (1781 - 1789).
2. Federalists supported it for a stronger central government; Anti - Federalists opposed it due to fears of a strong central authority and lack of Bill of Rights.
3. Communicated via letters, newspapers, town meetings; Information from newspapers and town meetings.
4. Wealthy landowners, merchants, political elites had more power; Women, Native Americans, enslaved Africans had less power; Franchise expansion, civil rights advancements, more social and political equality.