Throughout the 18th century, Americans developed a different government system with unique beliefs that no other country had used before. By adopting a regular government but adding a democratic spin on it, America allowed every person to have a voice in the country’s decision. Constructing new concepts and new governmental freedoms created a distinguished identity for America. Colonists accepted this new identity – completely different from the British – this was the motivation that inspired their rebellion against Britain. However, being tormented by insignificant quarrels prevented the Americans from adequately uniting against Britain. In the Seven Years War, the American and British victory taught the colonists that America could overcome
