Examples Of American Exceptionalism

“American Exceptionalism” is thought to be the core belief in this country. “Ronald Reagan’s said, that serves as the democratic beacon and a model for other countries.”(Garcia, Lecture 1) To a certain point this is correct. The United States of America is an example for countries around the world, especially third world countries. But how can “American Exceptionalism” be true if the ideas and philosophies in the Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, and the federalist papers were founded on Europeans ideas and thoughts. America is not philosophically unique because their ideas were influenced by European intellects. There is a good amount of evidence that proves how European countries’ have influenced the push for independence, system of government and schools in American history. …show more content…
America at its early age governed by England. Taxes were being issued and Americans were being treated unfairly. England wanted complete control over the young nation. In essay three, in the book “Philosophy in America” by Bruce s. Silver and Nancy A. Stanlick wrote, “At a minimum, Common Sense inflamed further the passions of radicals and helped moderates and fence sitters to favor independence over compromise.” (p. 39) Paine’s book gave them the final push they needed to follow through with their plan for independence. Paine was born in England but he didn’t have the same mentally as the English. He was an Englishman who influenced the founding fathers towards the American Revolution. “Common Sense laid out the grounds for its independence” (p.