Why did different colonies with different regional identities begin to come together to form an “American identity” that united against British rule in the Revolutionary War?

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Thesis/claims that clearly answer the question
Before or after the evidence, discuss the document’s historical context, audience, author’s purpose, OR author’s point of view (only one is required)
Evidence (quote or paraphrase) from the documents with sourcing info and a citation
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