One way in which women played a role in the boycott of the American Revolution was through Republican Motherhood. This philosophy was that women should be active in revolutionary ideals, for the purpose of passing those values on to their children (specifically, the boys).
There were many ways the American Independence was shaped and influences by the Enlightenment's political ideas. Many American leaders were influenced by their ideas of freedom of speech, equality, freedom of press, and religious tolerance. This had led to the rebellion against England
