American exceptionalism refers to the image portrayed 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 inception in 1776. The other inferences related to its uniqueness include strong political institutions and the American Revolution. These events happened at relatively the same time 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 ideology of American exceptionalism. However, several schools of thought have emerged that present different views on the topic of exceptionalism (Shulman 2011). For example, others argue that the sense of exceptionalism is a far-reaching ideology and deviates from the political aspect. They suggest that American uniqueness stems from the vast wealth and resources possessed by the nation. Another different theory explains that exceptionalism stems from the freedom Americans enjoy. Furthermore, others argue that this is a result of the North American inheritance of resources that are partially accounted for by Canada. Therefore, it is necessary to clarify the ideology of American exceptionalism, its resources, and its influence on American society and the world at large (Bacevich 2008). This article addresses the issue in an argumentative way by analyzing the existing schools of thought on the topic. Many information were 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......manner. While other factors contribute to American exceptionalism, the political aspect stands out above the rest. Bibliography Shulman, G.. “American Exceptionalism Revisited: Taking Exceptionalism.” American Literary History 23, no. 1 (2011): 69-82. Roberts, Timothy Mason. Distant revolutions 1848 and the challenge to 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.