December 4, 2025Law and History ReviewOpen Access

Popular Government and the Limits of the Law at the Outset of the American Revolution

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The struggle for legitimacy created tensions between obeying the law and pursuing rebellion against British authority.
During 1775, revolutionary committees acted to uphold laws while facilitating armed insurrection, navigating a complex political landscape.
The Continental Congress faced challenges in asserting control over local ad hoc governments which formed organically amidst the revolution.
Extra-legal measures were essential for resistance efforts, highlighting the paradox of lawfulness in revolutionary governance.

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Observational analysis showed the balance of law and extra-legal actions in early revolutionary governments, indicating challenges to legitimacy and representation.

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Donald F. Johnson (2025) studied this question.

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Observational analysis showed the balance of law and extra-legal actions in early revolutionary governments, indicating challenges to legitimacy and representation.

Popular Government and the Limits of the Law at the Outset of the American Revolution

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