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1776: The Birth Of Modern Democracy?
The year is 1776, it is a time of change. The American colonists have finalized their constitution and declared their independence from the Imperialist British empire. This period is known as one of the most important times in American history, and for that reason, I would travel back in time to see it. One of the major reasons I would want to visit this period is because essentially, this was the birth of modern democracy. To witness the writing and signing of the constitution would be very helpful knowledge to bring back for many reasons. The majority of today’s political debates are fought over various interpretations of the constitution's meanings. For example, one of the foremost arguments in American Congress is gun control. The Second

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