Patrick Henry proclaimed that he was not a Virginian, but rather an American. What unified the colonists and what divided them at the time of the Revolution? In what ways did the American colonists assure their independence? What were some of the most important steps on the road to victory and why?

Discussion post

1. Patrick Henry proclaimed that he was not a Virginian, but rather an American. What unified the colonists and what divided them at the time of the Revolution? Cite examples and evidence from readings to support your answer.

2. In what ways did the American colonists assure their independence? What were some of the most important steps on the road to victory and why? Cite examples and evidence from readings to support your answer.

3. It could be argued that the War of Independence was not the same thing as the American Revolution. Other than securing independence, how did the American Revolution really change life for people living in America? Did separate groups experience the Revolution differently? Cite examples and evidence from readings to support your answer.