The ideologies that shaped the American Revolutionary War efforts against colonial rule included liberalism, republicanism, and anti-colonial sentiment. Enlightenment thinkers, such as John Locke, influenced the colonists' beliefs in natural rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. This led to a demand for representation and resistance against British taxes and laws, epitomized in the slogan "No taxation without representation." Additionally, the desire for self-governance and independence embraced a rejection of monarchical authority, propelling the colonies towards unity and collective action that culminated in the Declaration of Independence in 1776.