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Were the founding father justified in rebelling against the British government and declaring independence? In a well developed essay that includes an intro duction

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The Founding Fathers were justified in rebelling against the British government and declaring independence. They believed in the principles of liberty, equality, and self-governance, and they felt that the British government was depriving them of these rights. The oppressive policies, such as taxation without representation, infringed upon their freedoms and stifled their economic growth. The Declaration of Independence articulated their grievances and asserted their right to establish a new nation based on democratic principles. Their courageous actions laid the foundation for the United States of America and inspired future movements for independence and freedom around the world.
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The American Revolution was more than justified; it was necessary. John Locke's social contract theory was that people have the right to rebel against a government that is not doing their job properly or attempting to take absolute power. Britain had failed to secure America; Britain tore them down by restricting them.

The Founding Fathers were justified in rebelling against the Britain because the government was not protecting the rights of the citizens, taxing the colonists, and forced them to house British soldiers. In 1756 Britain put the first tax on the colonists.

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