Question

According to John Adams, "The Revolution was effected before the war commenced." The meaning of this statement according to him ___________________.

• A. taxation without representation was the real issue that led to te Revolutionary War in 1776
• B. the colonist in America had developed a unique character, independent of Great Britain, before the actual revolution took place
• C. the American colonist had reached a point in their development in which a separation from England was necessary
• D. the American Revolution was the result of the American policy of salutary neglect
• E. the battle of Lexington and Concord had taken place before the signing of the Declaration of Independence

Answer 1

The correct option is B the colonist in America had developed a unique character, independent of Great Britain, before the actual revolution took place

The American Revolution was an ideological and political revolution which occurred in colonial North America. John Adams who is the former president of america, according to him "The revolution was effected before the war commenced. The revolution was in the hearts and minds of the people."

So, option B is correct.