I think it's john Locke....
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The English political philosopher who was most cited by American patriots was John Locke. Locke, one of the foremost philosophers of Enlightenment, is credited for the modern interpretations of identity and self that he outlined in his 'Theory of Mind.'
The American rebels in the American Revolution were fighting for their rights and their country against the mother country, Britain. On the other hand, the Loyalists remained supportive of Britain against the rebels in the war.
During the American Revolution, rebels did destroy a statue of King George III.
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We called them 'patriots'. The British called them 'rebels'.