After years of coercion from Britain, America had finally had enough. Americans were no longer going to stay silent and accept what was thrown at them. One of the most momentous wars in American history had taken place, and its victory led to immense celebration. For white men around the world, freedom and equality were eventually granted, but for everyone else, such as women and African Americans, virtually no change occurred. The Declaration of Independence potentially had the power to finally recognize that all people are equal, but instead it revolves around the idea by saying that "all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain rights inalienable, among which are Life, Liberty and Liberty.” the pursuit of happiness” (p. 1). This famous quote would suggest that true equality actually existed in the 18th century, but this was far from the case. The continued slavery of African Americans and the enslavement of women could have ended, but hypocrisy as a nature was all too present in America at the time.