What political ideas in the colonies influenced the American Revolution?
On 4th July 1776, the American colonies declared their independence from Great Britain. This declaration of independence from British colonial rule has been explained in terms of anger over taxation, fear of losing rights and liberties, and the idea of fundamental corruption within the colonial administration. This lesson focusses on the political thought that inspired the American Revolution, and the ideas that influenced the decision to declare independence.
Use the documents in this lesson to explore the context for the political thought that inspired the American Revolution.
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