Since the early seventeenth century to the start of the American Revolution, colonists developed a strong sense of unity and identity as Americans, as they came together to revolt against British oppression, ultimately affecting the development of the American political system, its economy, and its people. However, this did not signify that the colonies unified for the sole purpose of independence, rather the unification was also the result of many historical events, such as the …showed first 75 words of 1707 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1707 total…following statement: "Revolution broke out because England failed to recognize an emerging nation when it saw one" (125). Although some historical events in the American colonies may have played a small part in unification, the true unification of colonies did not occur until the Seven Year's War, the end of salutary neglect, and the Great Awakening. These events, in conjunction with the aims of the Revolution, significantly brought the colonies together politically, religiously, economically, and socially.