America was colonized by Great Britain in the 18th century. They gained independence in 1776 and from there became a new independent, self-governing, self-governing country. However, they were still politically, economically and culturally dependent on Europe. But in the 1830s America became independent politically by establishing its own government, economically with a capitalist-based foundation, and culturally by creating a new culture defined by new ways of speaking and behaving. Democracy became the foundation of America, unlike monarchies around the world, leading America to be the only successful democratic government of the time. The U.S. economy has become the product of capitalism and a new working class, rather than investment by the wealthy. Social differences, such as American dialect and class structure, became completely independent of Europeans. Before 1830, America had gained political independence by winning the American Revolution and the War of 1812. However, they still relied on Great Britain to support them in Monroe's War. Doctrine. That is until the United States built its military in the late 1820s and early 1930s and was able to turn dependence on Europe into a partnership and alliance. Another thing that made America independent from European politics is that America established a democratic government and not a monarchy. Americans believed that monarchies took money from their citizens to govern their country (Doc C). People came to America seeking freedom and independence, so America developed a political system based on these ideals rather than wealth and power. And although their government was strong, it was not until about 1830 that the American government began to become powerful and showed... half of the paper... h Language in America," Annals of American History. Ed. A Diary in America, London, 1839, vol. II, pp. 217–247. Document E: Francis J. Grund "Reflections on America", Annals of American History, in Their Moral, Social, and Political Relations, Boston, 1837, pp –41, 206–211, 223–224, 323–324. Document F: Shepherd, William R. The Organization of Territories in the United States since 1803. Map 1923. University of Texas Libraries Web. October 31, 2013. Document G : Ralph Waldo Emerson "Young America," Annals of American History. Ed. Nature Addresses and Lectures, Boston, 1903, pp. 363–395 . Ed. Labor, Its Relations in Europe and the United States compared, Boston, 1844.