The purpose of a revolution is to bring about a change in government and political position. There have been revolutions throughout history. The opposite of a revolution is a counter-revolution. A counterrevolution is a revolution against a government recently established by a previous revolution. One of the main culprits of the counterrevolution is the Constitution of the United States. This document is believed to be counter-revolutionary while still keeping alive the core principles of the American Revolution. There is certainly evidence for both arguments. Thus, the United States Constitution was both a counterrevolutionary document and an extension of the American Revolution. The beginning of the Constitution provides a basis for questioning the rightness of the Founders' intentions. The Constitution begins by saying, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by the Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” This was not a true statement. That phrase excluded blacks, women, and men without wealth. The British government did the same thing; all power was made accessible only to the rich. The American Revolution aimed to gain fair and equal representation for all in government. Subsequently, the Constitution established a Supreme Court. The Supreme Court was a select group of people who would make important legal decisions for the country. These people were not elected or chosen by the people, they were chosen by the government. This placed a form of power over the people of the United States that had been held by King George. The Supreme Court had the power to create...... middle of paper ......and offer a flexible and adaptable structure for the future. The true ideas written into the United States Constitution will be debated forever. No one knows the exact connotation of the Founders' words, but in today's world they are interpreted as words of freedom and freedom. The question of whether or not the Constitution is as liberating as it is perceived to be may never be resolved. This historical document has some unfortunate undertones that give it a counter-revolutionary feel, but at the same time it is full of wisdom to keep the American Revolution alive. While no one will ever truly know which side of the Constitution to believe, it has done its job very well thus far, and will do so for many years to come. Works Cited Smith, Mark. “The counter-revolutionary Constitution”. Fubar and Grill. May 12, 2011. August 282011.