The colonists had developed a strong sense of unity from their times in the French and Indian War, the fight against the Stamp and other Acts, and against taxation without representation by the eve of the revolution.
The colonists banded together to survive and defeat the French in the war and as a result realized how much power and skill they wielded when brought together. This would be key in helping untie them again under a common enemy.
The Stamp Act and the proclamation of 1763 really angered the colonists as they were forced to pay for a war in which they did not receive benefits. These angry sentiments led to protests and tavern talks by folks like Samuel Adams. Letters were spread throughout the colonies about resisting the injustices.
When they were being taxed without representation, the colonies truly united in a boycott of all British goods, severely dampening the revenue of England.
By the eve of revolution the majority of the colonists was riled up and had united in their fight. By seeing the results of their unity, they became even more united to face their now enemy, Britain.
The colonists banded together to survive and defeat the French in the war and as a result realized how much power and skill they wielded when brought together. This would be key in helping untie them again under a common enemy.
The Stamp Act and the proclamation of 1763 really angered the colonists as they were forced to pay for a war in which they did not receive benefits. These angry sentiments led to protests and tavern talks by folks like Samuel Adams. Letters were spread throughout the colonies about resisting the injustices.
When they were being taxed without representation, the colonies truly united in a boycott of all British goods, severely dampening the revenue of England.
By the eve of revolution the majority of the colonists was riled up and had united in their fight. By seeing the results of their unity, they became even more united to face their now enemy, Britain.
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