Question

Analyze the similarities and differences in various influences and approaches toward unity in the English colonies in the period of the 17th and early 18th centuries.
Answer should be about 2 paragraphs long, include context and thesis, and use evidence from the Mayflower Compact, William Penn's Plan of Union, Ben Franklin's "The Problem of Colonial Union", or other outside sources.
I will mark you brainliest for a well thought out answer!! (APUSH)

Answer 1

Unity among English colonies was necessary to maintain their power over the colonies.

Explanation:

• The colonies were tired of the order from the motherland and Acts imposed by the English government.
• The English government was trying to keep their hold on colonies while colonies wanted independence.
• However, all 13 colonies needed to be united in order to face the mainland government.

Answer 2

Answer:

This led to change in identity because there were many riots and protest which meant that people were starting to feel upset toward the British government. This made the people living in the colonies to start to want to be independent and to be living their own way.