How did traditional English notions of government give way to calls for political sovereignty and representative assemblies in America?

Traditional English notions of government emphasized monarchy and centralized authority, often sidelining the voices of the colonies. As American colonists faced increased taxation and lack of representation, they began to advocate for political sovereignty and the establishment of representative assemblies. Influenced by Enlightenment ideals of individual rights and self-governance, colonists argued that legitimate government must derive its power from the consent of the governed. This shift ultimately fueled calls for independence and the creation of a more democratic political structure.