The French and Indian was caused the colonists to develop a new vision of the destiny. with the path cleared for the conquest of the west, with their birthrate high and their energy boundless, they sensed that they were a potent people on the march. And they were in no mood to be restrained
OBSTACLES TO UNITY
Enormous distance
Geographic barriers
Conflicting religions
Varied nationalities
Back country settles vs. aristocrats
Common campfire conversations and council table deliberations led to the realization they have more in common
Distance weakens authority....
The Dukes, Princes, Barons and Bishops are old world Europe, The property owning and politically active citizenry is the hallmark of colonial America