American Revolution & Facts, Causes
The following ways are the American Revolution laid the foundation of the modern world: •American Revolution gave rise to ideas, such as constitutionalism, rule of law, individualism, sovereignty, and separation of power which gained popularity in the modern world history. •The revolution led to the establishment of a republic based on the first written constitution in the world. •It inspired the people in Europe as well as other parts of the world to fight against their despotic regimes to compel the government to adopt the constitution. •Success of American nationalism inspired the emergence of the nationalist movement in European countries, such as Spanish and Portuguese colonies in Central and South America to rebel and gain their independence. •It also inspired the nationalist movement in colonies like India during 19th and 20th century. •It triggered the process of decolonization which continued for more than 200 years. •The idea of capita...