ii. In the North, there were lesser divisions because there was more equality among the people.
d. Distance.
i. Enormous distances and geographical barriers such as rivers have caused disunity. .
ii. Boundary disputes were also a problem.
e. Conflicting religions.
i. Catholic and Quaker .
f. Varied National Backgrounds.
III. However, a newly developed sense of identity was soon on the u rise. With the emergence of an enemy in their mother country, England, a surge for independence and ultimately colonial unity was inevitable. The colonists realized unification was necessary especially since there were rather similar.
a. French and Indian War .
i. Unity was encouraged during the French and Indian War. When soldiers from various widespread colonies came together, they discovered that they were all fellow Americans who spoke the same language and shared common ideals. The French and Indian war gave the all the colonials a new vision for heir destiny of pursuing freedom. .
ii. With the appearance of an enemy in England, a desire for independence and colonial unity was inevitable. The French and Indian war was the key starting point for the colonists" newly found sense of unity. It was clear that the colonies had to unite and work together in order to overcome their common enemy (England).
iii. The war brought about changes in their economic policy with the various passing of Britain's Acts, due to England's debt. This further strengthened their objection against Britain. Colonists were once again discovering their identity as "one" America.
b. The New England Confederation .
i. In 1643, four colonies united. The Confederation was the first notable milestone on the long and rocky road toward colonial unity.
c. Population .
i. All of the colonies" populations were growing rapidly.
d. Crevecouer.
i. A man named Crevecouer wrote about the rich mixture of backgrounds, speaking of how one family would have many members of different nationalities.
