American Revolution-Causes, Characteristics, and Consequences

They were strong advocates for the American Revolution.

The American Revolution inspired a revolution a few years later in

separate from religion; no religious basis; wordly

England's closest equivalent to the U.S. Congress

Many colonists wanted to remain under British rule.

Their ideas influenced the American idea of popular sovereignty.

The 13 colonies formed alliances with

Governmental power comes from the will of the people.

not a consequence of the American Revolution

His idea about consent of the people probably influenced "no taxation without representation."