The southern states of the time still relied heavily on slavery at the time, many colonist thought that this conflicted with natural rights. After the revolution the foundation was set for equal rights, but no progression in the equalization of the races or genders was established.
Political.
The revolution generated radical changes in the principles, opinions, and sentiments of the American people. Many of these changes came from Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense, published in 1776. Paine indicated that the colonies are nothing more than a resource to Britain, fueling their wars and their economy. His pamphlet was widely read and inspired many colonist to take action, reinforcing their belief for independence. And during this time the Declaration of Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms was and Declaration of Independence were approved. This gave them the justifications and foundations to be their own nation. After the revolution the nation created the Articles of Confederation, this gave states most of the power, this was a very big problem because the states were serving their own interests and not the nation as a whole. The new political system was very weak, because of the inability for the central government to tax. And because of the nation's growing fiscal problems many sought to create a strong central government, with the ability to tax, to stabilize the new nation. This led to the creation of the Constitution and laid the framework for the American nation. .
Social.
In a society dominated by men women were second class. Men dominated public life, political affairs, and their households, they gave little freedom to women. The years following the revolution were not the kindest to women, but did bring them some freedom. Women's social status had increased ever since the revolution, because of the fact that women took over some duties, that men would usually do, during the revolution.