Revolutionary ideology refers to the beliefs and principles that motivated the American colonists during the American Revolution. It emphasized ideas such as liberty, self-governance, natural rights, and opposition to tyranny.
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Enlightenment: The Enlightenment was an intellectual movement in Europe that influenced revolutionary ideology. It promoted reason, individualism, and skepticism towards authority.
Declaration of Independence: The Declaration of Independence was a document written in 1776 that expressed the core principles of revolutionary ideology and declared America's independence from British rule.
Treaty of Paris (1783): The Treaty of Paris officially ended the American Revolution and recognized the United States as an independent nation. It solidified many of the ideals and goals of revolutionary ideology.