How far had Americans gone by 1790 in fulfilling the ideal of equality?

By 1790, Americans had made some progress toward the ideal of equality, particularly in the context of the Revolutionary War's ideals of liberty and democratic governance. However, this progress was limited, as the institution of slavery remained deeply entrenched, and many rights were still denied to women, Indigenous peoples, and free Black individuals. While the U.S. Constitution established a framework for rights and representation, significant social and legal inequalities persisted, reflecting a gap between the nation's founding principles and the realities of its society. Thus, while the concept of equality was acknowledged, it had not been fully realized for all Americans.