Because the colonists suffered persecution for their religious beliefs.
The most accurate conclusion to make about the "Voter Turnout by Gender and Age, 2008 Presidential Election" bar graph, is that older women vote in higher percentages than younger men. It can also be added that women of any age in general vote in higher percentages than men of any age, which shows that women are more concerned and interested in the Presidential Elections than men are. This may be due to the different politics discussed during this elections that could have had great impact in women.
The debate was about a strong national government versus basic civil liberties. If it hadn't been for the debates on the amendments, who knows what would've been added and what not. Thanks to the debates, things like the right to bear arms and the right to refuse to give your home to the army were added, as well as things like the states having the right to decide things that are not decided by the congress.
The Industrial Revolution is generally considered to have ended in the early 1800's. ... We are currently in the digital revolution, which many say started in the 80's (although a case could be made for before).