We The People - Reading

The Revolutionary War was a time where many peoples' thoughts changed and people began to speak up for themselves. When the English came to the Americas and Great Britain tried to force the colonies to help pay for the Seven Years' War, the newly "Americans" stated that they were free men which eventually lead to what was called the Revolutionary War. Americans created the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. All which had their own problems. I believe the Americans were so proud of themselves for winning the war which caused them to speak up about these changes they wanted made. I also believe that maybe some were fearful of America failing as a country which would also cause them to speak up about issues in these documents. Throughout the years, African Americans spoke up for themselves, along with Native Americans and women. Who all stood up for what they believed in, possibly because they were fearful of taking steps backwards and turning into Great Britain again. Americans weren't the only people who changed their perspectives on life; many countries all over the world started to immigrate into the United States to experience this freedom everyone was talking about and also in attempt to get away from the government they were living in. I still believe there are still some who fear today that the United States may turn away from democracy, and towards a type of government people initially wanted to get away from. This was seen a lot in WWII. There will always be things people want to change about our Constitution or our laws. And with the government we have, we have the freedom to do so, which is what's so great about our country.