E During Athens' first democracy, the people
were divided based on wealth
rejected the theories of Solon.
were divided based on education.
embraced the theories of Cleisthenes.

since most of current immigration into the u.s., both legal and illegal, is coming from latin america. it would be very difficult to imagine or rationalize a country my fellow citizens are trying desperately to flee into, would pose a threat to my prosperity or freedom. since the u.s. has a long history of intervention, but no record of permanent occupation, i would not feel oppression is the main objective.  

the largest free trade nation, along with the largest gdp in the world wanting to expand it's economic policy on us, and including us, could only be positive. the u.s. government has no interest in, or way of simply forcing american culture on us. and has no track record of it. other nations that adopted american social culture, or "americanization" did so voluntarily, mainly through the choice of allowing american businesses and u.s. citizens to come into their nations, as free operatives.

an early twentieth-century ad for model home blueprints

the effects of the french revolution had a major impact on france and europe, which influenced and transformed these countries. about.com explains that the effects of the french revolution resulted in an established democratic institution, elections, constitutions and a modern government. these effects changed laws and the hierarchy of power.

according to about.com, the long-term effects of the french revolution were profound on humanity and society. the effects of the french revolution secured political and economic gains for the lower class. the french revolution shaped politics, religion and beliefs. it developed liberalism and eliminated traditional laws. the effects included counter-reaction tactics, which defeated napoleon and produced totalitarianism ideals.