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They all still wear those stupid wigs

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More religiously tolerant with diverse populations

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Shared conflicts with the Native Americans

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The colonies had been setting up systems of self governance on their own while the British took a hands-off approach.

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The society of Colonial America was ethnically and religiously diverse due to the immigration (such as the Scots- Irish) and forced importation of enslaved Africans.

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The colonists created their own form of government

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They developed their own local representative governments with different political ideas than the British

They also began to have a less rigid social structure w/o titled nobility

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They had their own representative governments and enjoyed their independence with the benign neglect of the British.

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Enlightenment lead to Choice/variety of religious beliefs compared to the English and the questioning of authority in religion.

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Ethnic and religious diversity was another characteristic that distinguished the colonies from England

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Emphasized the importance of new cultural beliefs working in harmony (great awakening) and new ideas of government and human rights (enlightenment).

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They had local governments in each colony. They differed quite a bit from the British government.

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They created their own separate governmental systems.

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Maintained British Identity through common citizen rights and beliefs

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America had several different religions with a significant following as opposed to England, where the Catholic church was the only religious organization with power. [Church of England - not Catholic Church after the Reformation]

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more religious freedom

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The 13 colonies developed their own local self governments

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The 13 colonies developed their own local self governments

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They became accustomed to self-control & self-government

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The colonists had their own governments

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Cultural influence from other European states as well as African slaves led to a distinct American cultural identity.

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American side had local representation/ government. Had religious freedom compared to the British.

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Immigration of non-British (Huguenots, Germans, Scots-Irish, Dutch) and ethnic diversity

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England and France had a monarchy system whereas America wanted a Democratic system from the get-go.

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More freedom regarding religion and government

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The British had benign neglect for the thirteen colonies and managing them. This allowed them to develop their own government and self-tax

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more religious and ethnically diverse

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By fighting common enemies,  the British and the Americans developed some sense of unity.

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The colonies allowed mass immigration which resulted in a society consisting of diverse cultures and religions.

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Consumed the same items

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Slavery was essential for both to achieve economic success.

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The American colonists thought of themselves as British citizens and had the same fashion and consumption.

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Shared experiences of the Great Awakening and Enlightenment

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Adopted English architecture and decorative styles

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Winning wars with french, Spain, and Natives brought a sense of pride in their English selves and helped contain their British identity.

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The elites of the American colonies took after British fashions and customs.

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fashion and consumption of British goods

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They shared the ideas of the great awakening and enlightenment.

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Practiced more religious freedom and believed in the right to self rule.

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Had the same trends in things like fashion. Enjoy certain rights that come with being an Englishman.

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Maintained parts of British culture such as architecture, consumed products, and also lived under a similar political climate due to ultimately being at the mercy of the British even while they were distanced.

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Elite American colonists would dress the same way as the English