Revolutions And Now…

The American Revolution (1776) and the French Revolution (1789) marked key turning points, introducing the concept of popular sovereignty and establishing republics where the people had the power to choose their leaders. The American Constitution, particularly the Bill of Rights, enshrined democratic principles such as freedom of speech and the right to vote.

The 19th and 20th centuries saw the expansion of democracy across the globe, with suffrage extending to women and marginalized groups, and decolonization bringing democratic ideals to new nations. Today, democracy remains an evolving idea.