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UNIVERSIDAD METROPOLITANA DE EDUCACIÓN, CIENCIA Y TECNOLOGÍA

Executive Decree 575 on July 21, 2004 Accredited by resolution No. 15 on October 31, 2012 Faculty of humanities and education sciences

Bachelor´s degree in English

Subject:

United Stated literature

Students: Edgardo Rodríguez 12-706-930

Idalina Brooks S. 3-742-789

Lissette Miranda. 4-798-1042

Professor: Elizabeth Delgado Mendoza

Panama, June, 2024

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The American Revolution marked a crucial turning point in history, as it not only culminated in the independence of the Thirteen Colonies from British rule but also set the stage for the birth of democracy in America. Sparked by grievances over taxation without representation and a desire for self-governance, the revolutionaries embarked on a journey towards establishing a new form of government founded on democratic principles.

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The American Revolution, which took place between 1765 and 1783.

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The American Revolution, which took place between 1765 and 1783.

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was a pivotal event in the history of the United States. It was a colonial rebellion against British rule that ultimately led to the independence of the Thirteen Colonies

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The American Revolution was heavily influenced by Enlightenment ideas, particularly those concerning liberty, equality, and democracy. Thinkers like John Locke advocated for the principles of natural rights (life, liberty, and property) and the social contract, which argued that governments derive their power from the consent of the governed.

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Written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776, declared that all men are created equal and have unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

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The American Revolution was the establishment of a democratic system of government. The Founding Fathers of the United States sought to create a government based on democratic principles that would safeguard the rights and interests of the people.

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The initial governing document of the United States, the Articles of Confederation (ratified in 1781), established a confederation of sovereign states. While it created a weak central government, it represented a move towards democratic governance by granting significant powers to state legislatures elected by the people.

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Constitutional Convention and the U.S. Constitution

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Constitutional Convention and the U.S. Constitution

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Recognizing the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, delegates met in 1787 to draft a new Constitution. The U.S. Constitution established a stronger federal government with a system of checks and balances among three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. It incorporated democratic principles such as: Representative Democracy: Citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.Federalism: Power is divided between national and state governments.Bill of Rights: The first ten amendments, adopted in 1791, protect individual liberties and limit government power. 

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History in under 3 minutes _ The American Revolution explained

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Wikipedia contributors. (2024, 17 junio). American Revolution. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Revolution

Counsil, C. G. (s. f.). The Consequences of the American Revolution. Pressbooks. https://fscj.pressbooks.pub/ushistory/chapter/the-consequences-of-the-american-revolution/

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Edgardo Rodríguez: The American Revolution represents, for me, a fundamental milestone in the history of democracy. By breaking away from the British monarchy and establishing a government based on popular sovereignty and individual rights, the American founders demonstrated that it is possible to create a political system that prioritizes liberty and equality.

Idalina Brooks S.: The American Revolution, with its principles of freedom and human rights, remains relevant in the current context, where many nations continue to struggle for democracy and fundamental rights.

Lissette Miranda: This transformation not only redefined political power in America but also provided an inspiring model for the formation of democratic governments worldwide. The resulting constitution, with its mechanisms of checks and balances, seems to me a testament to human ingenuity in creating structures that limit power and promote collective well-being.