How “revolutionary” were the ideas behind the American Revolution?

In turn, the Enlightenment ideals of liberty, equality, and justice helped to create the conditions for the American Revolution and the subsequent Constitution. Democracy was not created in a heartbeat. In a world where people were ruled by monarchs from above, the idea of self-government is entirely alien.

the 5th amendment is about the justice system

explanation:

there is no double jeopardy

due process

grand jury

and that you can’t incriminate yourself

industry had made the u.s. the richest nation in the world at this time. the second industrial revolution caused growth in industry and transportation, which allowed increased trade between nations.