Chapter 6: The American Revolution

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Chapter 6: The American Revolution The American Revolution began as a protest against unfair colonial rule. But after the colonists issued the Declaration of Independence, the war turned in to a struggle to create a new nation.

A Nation Declares Independence A Call for Independence Colonists Divided 1. Many colonists were in the middle with no strong feelings about the dispute with Britain. B. Thomas Paine 1. Patriot 2. Wrote Common Sense a. Pamphlet that called for America to break from England b. Criticized England’s treatment of the colonies c. Urged colonists to declare independence II. Ideas of the Revolution A. John Locke English Enlightenment philosopher 2. Said man had natural rights: a. life b. liberty c. property 3. His ideas went into the Declaration of Independence 4. Believed government by consent of the governed