Colonial Unity and the Revolution

Colonial unity during the eve of the Revolution was essential to the success of the colonists against the British. At that time, the Patriots (supporting colonials) outnumbered the Liberals at a 4:1 ratio. The Patriots were all located in the trade areas of the colonies, predominantly in the north and middle colonies. Whereas the Liberals were situated in Anglican church areas which were usually in the south. This demographic helped to shape the Patriotic colonists into a united front. These Patriots stood together against taxation without representation. Though items such as tea were cheaper than before, the newly imposed tax went against the colonial principles. This led to the strong unity through groups such as the Daughters of Liberty, Sons of Liberty, Patriotic mobs, and all other groups that resented the British taxes. This thus cause new Patriotic works, such as Thomas Paine's Common Sense that stated that a little island like Britain could not contain the large and vast Colonies. After the Continental Congress, the Colonies decided to separate from Britain and finally announced the justification for their independence in the Declaration of Independence. By this time, the colonists were strongly united in order to fight the redcoats.