American history is full of examples of patriotic dissent, from the Founding Fathers to the modern day:
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American history is full of examples of patriotic dissent:
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#[[George Washington]], [[Thomas Jefferson]], and the other leaders of their generation risked being called traitors and unpatriotic Englishmen to articulate a concept of ''American'' identity. Aside from facing strong opposition from the British, the [[Founding Fathers]] like Washington and Jefferson faced opposition from their fellow colonists, some of whom considered themselves to be Englishmen above all else.
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#In 1776 a minority of Americans became [[Loyalists]]--they were loyal to King [[George III]] after the new United States declared independence. At the end of the war about 20% left for Canada and britain, while 80% remained and became loyal citizens.
[[File:Warplan.jpg|thumb|400px|Wheeler leaks top sectret US war plan three days before Pearl Harbor]]
[[File:Warplan.jpg|thumb|400px|Wheeler leaks top sectret US war plan three days before Pearl Harbor]]