The colonial views on individualism had a profound impact on the Patriot revolution. The belief in individual rights and personal freedom provided both the motivation and the ideological framework for the American colonies to resist British rule.
Colonial society in America was rooted in the idea of individualism. The settlers who came to the New World sought personal freedom and autonomy which laid the groundwork for the development of a strong sense of individualism.
This belief in individual rights and liberties became a cornerstone of American identity and had a profound impact on the Patriot revolution.
They also believed that their individual rights and freedoms were being violated by the oppressive policies and taxes imposed by the British government. This sense of personal liberty and autonomy fueled their desire for independence.