13 colonies?

Question

How did the 13 diverse British colonies in North America come together and form a common identity that facilitated a revolution? In other words, what factors contributed to the creation of a common identity that facilitated a revolution. (I need at LEAST 7-9 factors!)

I already have 4 points and a couple examples... here is an outline of what I have and if you have any suggestions, let me know:

1. FREEDOM FROM ARBITRARY POWER
a. common law
b. formation of government
c. magna carta

2. COMMON ENEMY - Britain
a. unfair treatment
1. taxes- stamp act, tea act, currency act, sugar act, and townshend act
b. improper representation in parliament

3. RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

4. ECONOMIC PROGRESSION
a. found that they worked better in a group or society rather than individually


if you have ANY suggestions, let me know!!! I have 6 hours before this paper is due!!! thanks!!!

Answer 1

Now for an answer from a real historian that teaches this every single year. I will let YOU investigate each one I provide.

1. The Albany Congress
2. The New England Confederation
3. The Dominion of New England
4. The Great Awakening
5. The French and Indian War
6. The Stamp Act Crisis
7. The work of the Committees of Correspondence
8. The silver etching done by Paul Revere of the Boston Massacre and its subsequent circulation throughout the colonies
9. The passage of the Proclamation of 1763.


And there you have a historically correct answer. Good luck in your research.

Answer 2

Try "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine
His Pamphlet appealed to the common people of the colonies to support independence from the British Monarchy.

Answer 3

Common enemy
Same heritage
Proximity
Boredom
that's all I got