Reformation (break-up of theocratic control) and rise of "capitalism" - making high-side 3-sigma males the drivers of society.

US Republic - codifying high-side 3-sigma males as drivers of society - liberty (freedom to act/do, i.e., "pursuit of happiness", and drive society).

Decline of Republic (decline of high-side 3-sigma males driving society) - rise of "central bankers" of that other nation, growth of central government (reduction of freedom), political participation of groups clustered about or below the mean, i.e., anti-high-side 3-sigma males (e.g, females, etc.).