American exceptionalism refers to the image presented by the United States of America as a unique and distinct nation with strong pillars of democracy and freedom. The image stands out globally and defines the United States as a nation founded on a viable constitution since its establishment in 1776. Other inferences related to its uniqueness include strong political institutions and the American Revolution. These events occurred in relatively the same time period according to American history. Subsequently, they contributed to modern American exceptionalism. In this regard, the American Revolution and emancipation from British rule contributed to the American ideology of exceptionalism. However, different schools of thought have emerged that present different views on the subject of exceptionalism (Shulman 2011). For example, others argue that the meaning of exceptionalism is a far-reaching ideology and moves away from the political aspect. They suggest that America's uniqueness comes from the immense wealth and resources the nation possesses. Another different theory explains that exceptionalism comes from the freedom Americans enjoy. Additionally, others argue that this is a result of the North American heritage of resources partially represented by Canada. It is therefore necessary to clarify the American ideology of exceptionalism, its resources and its influence on American society and the world in general (Bacevich 2008). This article approaches the issue in an argumentative manner while analyzing existing schools of thought on the subject. A lot of information was exempted from the explanation, such as the racial aspect, the contribution of different ethnic groups and the issue of slavery. The modern definition of middle of paper......way. Although other factors contribute to American exceptionalism, the political aspect stands out above the rest. Bibliography Shulman, G.. "American Exceptionalism Revisited: Taking Exception to Exceptionalism." American Literary History 23, no. 1 (2011): 69-82. Roberts, Timothy Mason. The distant revolutions of 1848 and the challenge of American exceptionalism. Charlottesville: University of Virginia Press, 2009. Pease, Donald E.. The New American Exceptionalism. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 2009. Ignatieff, Michael. American exceptionalism and human rights. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 2005. Ceaser, James W. “The Origins and Character of American Exceptionalism.” American Political Thought 1, no. 1 (2012): 3-28. Bacevich, Andrew J.. The Limits of Power: The End of American Exceptionalism. New York: Metropolitan Books, 2008.