Different aspects of colonial life brought a sense of identity to the colonists. Most of the colonies were populated by Englishmen, which gave them a common sense of identity. Even though there were some Dutch and French, the majority was English and that gave them something in common. Not only were they British, but according to Hector Crevecoeur, they also created a new race of men- an American. There were mixed races, such as Dutch and French. Sure they were European, but mixed in all together in a new place and a new kind of man evolved. But even before the Revolution, the colonists were divided into their beliefs. There were many that left Britain in the first place to escape religious persecution. So in the colonies, there were Prot

Between 1750-1776, the sense of identity and unity was slowly growing. Even if colonists started out on their own, they were able to find some common ground and feel united. They even believed that they had their own identity, as Americans. At the eve of the American Revolution, the colonies were feeling a sense of identity and unity, even if these weren’t strong at first. Nonetheless, groups united into a Congress and made decisions for everyone. They became united.

estants, Puritans, Separatists, Catholics and many more. Some tried to be tolerant, especially in Maryland, but these acts were repealed. So groups of the same religion would settle in one area and develop it in their own way, such as Massachusetts Bay, which was Puritan. People also differed in their beliefs relating to the king. Loyalists, or Tories, and Patriots had two very different views toward England. Tories were loyal to the king. According to Mather Byles, they believed that it was better to be ruled by one tyrant who lived in England, rather than being ruled by 3000 tyrants right here in America. Most stayed loyal to the King since they were government official or merchants. The trade in the colonies was still dependent of England. Some Loyalists were just afraid that without England, they would have no more protection and the threat of natives would only grow. Patriots opposed Loyalists and were very radical. They wanted to break away from Britain. They no longer felt that their King was being fair to them and that they should react to his injustice. Even though there were many differences in beliefs, a sense of identity was growing. The society in the colonies was very different from the one in Britain. It was much more open and not

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