The first modern democracies emerged in the eighteenth century in Prussia, Austria-Hungary, Spain, and Denmark.

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The first modern democracies emerged in the late 18th century, notably with the American Revolution (1776) leading to the establishment of the United States and the French Revolution (1789) significantly advancing democratic ideals. Prussia, Austria-Hungary, Spain, and Denmark were not among the first to adopt democratic systems; they were monarchies with varying degrees of absolutist rule during this period.

The First Modern Democracies Emerged in the Eighteenth Century in Prussia