Radical Whig publicists, influential through their joint work Cato’s Letters, which warned against government corruption and influenced colonial ideology. Their writings played a key role in shaping American political thought pre-Revolution.

An English philosopher whose ideas on natural rights and government by consent heavily influenced American revolutionaries. Locke's theories are frequently cited in Revolutionary-era pamphlets.

An English journalist and politician known for his outspoken criticism of the British government; his legal battles and political struggles symbolized the fight for freedom among American colonists.

An influential pamphleteer and statesman in colonial America who cautioned against British taxation and was active in early Congressional negotiations. Dickinson also participated in significant Revolutionary War committees.

A Massachusetts lawyer who challenged British legal practices and advocated for constitutional limits on legislative power. Otis’s ideas contributed to the broader Revolutionary discourse on rights.

A Massachusetts delegate who wrote extensively against British tyranny and proposed a balanced governmental structure. Adams later became the first U.S. vice president and the second president.

A Virginia delegate known for authoring the Declaration of Independence and advocating for religious freedom. Jefferson served in key governmental roles and significantly influenced revolutionary thought.

An English-born theorist whose pamphlet Common Sense rallied American colonists towards independence. Paine's criticism of British governance helped shape early American constitutional ideas.