I think that you just answered your own question in the question you asked.
After the revolutionary war, the USA formed a confederacy its a loose union of independent states. hope this helps :)
The families during the 17th century New England contribute to social order by preserving religion, morals, and the local English customs. They also decreased the shock of adapting to a strange environment.
Women during this time handled most of the household chores like cooking, gardening, washing and making the clothes. They were also able to raised poultry products and sold it.
The answer is imperialism. Imperialism is <span>a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.</span>