Prior to 1876, what was the most direct relationship between the citizen and the federal government?

The declaration of independence gave the americans concrete reasons for the revolution

What event during this time may have sparked this newfound independence of women and ushered in an era of adopting more modern societal values

By the end of the 1800s, there was a change in the nature of the immigrants coming to the united states. immigration from northern europe—england, ireland, germany, and scandinavia—declined, while immigration from italy, russia, and austria-hungary grew. in fact, between 1900 and 1910, more than three-fourths of all immigrants came from these three countries. unfortunately, these countries were far removed england, the home of our founders, and the immigrants who came from them had a hard time adjusting to life in their new country.