Great analysis, I believe the American colonists began to see themselves as less British were during the French and Indian War. I concur with your statement, that many of the colonists felt proud to be under the British rule and felt they should received the same privileges as England citizens. As the author noted, both parties agreed that the colonists were not part of the realm of England but citizens of separate corporate entities (Reich, 2011, p. 263). Therefore, the colonists they had control of their local affairs, but England believed they had control over the colonial affairs (Reich, 2011). For the most part, ever since John Smith landed in Jamestown in 1607 the colonists were always thinking about liberty from England. As an example,
