Quote by John Adams

The Revolution was effected before the War commenced. The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people; a change in their religious sentiments of their duties and obligations. This radical change in the principles, opinions, sentiments, and affections of the people, was the real American Revolution.

The Revolution was effected before the War commenced. The Re

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This quote suggests that the American Revolution was not solely a physical war fought on the battlefield, but a deeper and more profound transformation in the thoughts, beliefs, and values of the American people. It emphasizes that the true revolution happened within the minds and hearts of individuals, as they underwent a significant change in their religious and moral perspectives, responsibilities, and commitments. According to the quote, this ideological and emotional shift was the essence and driving force behind the real American Revolution.

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