1776–1787Reputable sourceWell documented
The American Revolution and the Constitution
On the timeline · around 1776–1787 · Liberty & Revolution
What happened
The American Revolution turned Enlightenment ideas into a working government. The Declaration of Independence (1776) proclaimed that all men are created equal and that governments derive their power from the consent of the governed. The Constitution (1787) then built a durable federal republic with separated powers and a Bill of Rights.
Why it matters
The United States became the first large modern republic founded on the principle of government by the people. Its written constitution and bill of rights became a model imitated by democracies around the world.
Sources
- World History Encyclopedia. American Revolution · Reputable source
Related timelines
- The American Revolution → — The founding of the first modern republic