Economic: The south lost much of its agricultural land due to it being destroyed in battles, and the loss of slavery meant serious economic downfall because their industry relied heavily on slave labour. However, the North was more industrialised, so it benefitted from the added railroad and the manufacture of wartime products.
Social: 2% of the population was killed; many lost loved ones and family members. Also, racial prejudice resulted in the formation of the KKK by many whites who were angry that African-Americans had been freed-- as well as the Jim Crow laws being enforced
Political: 13th, 14th and 15th amendments passed in the constitution
<span>Religion would be an undertone throughout the entire book and Bradford would have discussed it. While Bradford himself was not particularly religious, religion would have been a factor in the decisions many of the pilgrims made and as such cannot be overlooked. The pilgrims were very religious people who would have expressed a strong "Protestant work ethic." Additionally, there would be a discussion on food scarcity and the agrarian community. One of the priorities for the pilgrims would have been sufficient food and developing the economy and infrastructure to have that would undoubtedly be a part of the book. Further, the book would discuss the voyage on the Mayflower and the subsequent landing at Plymouth Rock.</span>
The main purpose of America’s declaration of independence was to explain to foreign nations why the colonies had chosen to separate themselves from Great Britain. It contained the arguments as to why they wanted to separate because it explained their grievances.
