The Ideological origins of the American Revolution What exactly was the American Revolution? It was not simply a war. It was a revolution of ideas, a change in the attitude of the people over time that preceded and eventually led to a war. This change was effected by a generally high level of education, a want of self-government, and the unity of the colonies. In most other cases, revolutions were a result of an oppressed …showed first 75 words of 514 total…

…showed last 75 words of 514 total…to be maintained because each of three divisions check the power of the other two, ensuring that none become too powerful. This system became part of the government and helped unity. In conclusion, the revolution took place in the years before the war during which a metamorphosis occurred in the minds of the people. This transformation was basically caused by the unification of the colonies and the ideas contained within the inhabitants of those colonies.