The United States is comparatively young to other countries and past reigns of government. The United States is 233 years old and in contrast to past established governments like the Roman Empire which reigned for over 1,000 years from 806 to 1806. And when you think about established countries like Mesopotamia (Iraq) which was formed in 4000 BC, we are a very young country. Today, the United States is one of the most modernized countries in the world and yet countries that have been around a great deal longer are still struggling to establish some form of cohesive society. The United States does have its fair share of problems, but some how we always try to improve upon on what our forefathers established in 1776 and that is what makes this country great.