Many different types of governments have operated with this goal in mind, with varying degrees of success. Often, the most stable regimes are also the most repressive ones. Until the modern age, when our perspective if not the facts themselves have shifted and democracy was seen as an enforceable worldwide ideal, stability through dictatorship and the true subjection of a government or monarch's subjects was not only considered ethically appropriate, but even as ideal when compared to the instability created by increased individual liberty. The United States of America was perhaps the first major world government to be conceived with an eye to preserving both liberty and stability, and though cynics might regard this intention and the degree to which it has been acted upon and fulfilled with a heavy dose of skepticism, there is no doubting that an effort to ensure both of these values would continue to exist in a flourishing society was at the heart of the Founding Father's intentions, both during the Revolution and in the framing of the Constitution. The first four Articles of the Unites States Constitution define and describe the three different branches of the government; the way they are to be appointed or elected, their various powers, and their respective checks and balances on each other. The inefficiency that this separation of powers creates was a conscious construct on the part of the Constitution's framers; from personal experience, they had seen what could happen when one of the branches -- most commonly the executive in the form of the king, but there were also instances of legislative abuse as in the Rump Parliament of the English Revolution and even the Senate of ancient Rome -- was able to act too quickly with too much authority. By forcing government to slow down, and to let each branch have some positive and negative say in the workings of the others, the framers ensured that personal...
Each state is free to maneuver according to its own needs and situation, up to a certain degree. This provides the liberty needed to make Massachusetts profitable for fisherman and Pennsylvania work for corn farmers, to give an over-simplified example. At the same time, the limits on each state's independence and the forced cooperation between and among them creates a stable environment both in terms of military protection and the supposed assurance that business can be conducted without the worry that one state's laws will favor one party over another.
While such socially stimulating events were taking place, political workings were also making great headway. In 1791, the Constitution was accepted and the Assembly proclaimed, " the end of the Revolution has arrived." The new constitution left France as a constitutional monarchy, and when war broke out with Austria and prices in the country spiked considerably, the monarchy was abolished and the Jacobins established the National Convention. Not long after, Louis
The Analysis However, it is the not past this point that this study needs to go, rather it is at this point that we need to stop and take into analyze the information that is cited here, and to see if that analysis takes us in other directions. There is really very little detailed information about the discussions and debate that might have surrounded the creation of the Civil Constitution of
Revolutions Compare similarities differences revolutions America, France, Latin America. Identify common themes present revolution. What fighting ? Who influenced revolutions? What outcome revolution? What effect revolutions world?. Revolutions in America, France, and Latin America: Causes, ideology, and consequences Perhaps the most notable difference between the 18th century revolution in America vs. The 18th century revolution in France was one of class: America was not, primarily, a class-driven revolution. The Founding Fathers and supporters of
There were several battles therefore that took place between France, Great Britain and American war ships. These battles occurred in European waters as well as in waters in the western hemisphere. The most challenging British action was an order permitting seizure of neutral ships either sending food and supplies to France or trading goods produced in French colonies, above all the West Indies. When Britain obstructed French ships in the
Enlightenment on the French Revolution Revolutionary changes in the leadership of 18th Century France did not occur overnight or with some sudden spark of defiance by citizens. The events and ideals which led to the French Revolution were part of a gradual yet dramatic trend toward individualism, freedom, liberty, self-determination and self-reliance which had been evolving over years in Europe, and which would be called The Enlightenment. This paper examines
The Revolution was based on these foundations. Most of the revolutionaries had the best intentions, and truly hoped for revolutionary change for the better. Much of Europe still followed a semi-feudal way of life, and the revolutionaries recognized this was the way of the past, rather than the way of the future. Religious intolerance was also the order of the day, and since many Enlightenment proponents were also atheists, this
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