The American revolution of 1776 marked the first time in modern history in which a people had successfully abolished their ties to a monarchy in favor of a representative form of government, and was soon to be followed by a long line of similar transitions in other countries.
The American revolution of 1776 marked the first time in modern history in which a people had successfully abolished their ties to a monarchy in favor of a representative form of government. The American revolution of 1776 was soon to be followed by a long line of similar transitions in other countries.