The goal of a revolution is to bring about a change in government and political position. Revolutions have occurred throughout history. The opposite of a revolution is a counter-revolution. A counter-revolution is a revolution against a government recently established by a previous revolution. One of the main culprits of the counter-revolution is the United States Constitution. This document is considered counter-revolutionary while keeping the fundamental principles of the American Revolution alive. There is certainly evidence for both arguments. Therefore, the US Constitution was both a counter-revolutionary document and an extension of the American Revolution. The beginning of the Constitution provides a basis for questioning the correctness of the framers' intentions. The Constitution begins by saying: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, and that they are endowed by the Creator with certain unalienable rights, and that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." . » This was not a true statement. This expression 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 achieve equal and fair representation for all in government. Then the Constitution created a Supreme Court. The Supreme Court was a select group of people who made major legal decisions for the country. These people were not elected or chosen by the people, they were chosen by the government. This gave a form of power over the people of the United States that was held by King George. The Supreme Court had the power to create a structure that was flexible and adaptable in the future. The true ideas enshrined in the U.S. Constitution will be debated forever. . No one knows the exact connotation of the authors' words, but in today's world they are interpreted as words of freedom and freedom. The debate over whether the Constitution is as liberating as is believed may never be resolved. This historical document has some unfortunate connotations that make it seem counter-revolutionary, but at the same time it is full of wisdom for keeping the American Revolution alive. Although no one will ever really 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.