What Factors Contributed to the Assertion of an Independent Identity

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Essay

What factors contributed to the assertion of an independent identity in British North America?

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Definitions:

License

Official permission or a legal document granting the right to operate in a specific field or to carry out a particular activity.

Group Polarization

The tendency for a group to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members following group discussion.

Diffusion Of Responsibility

A psychological phenomenon where people are less likely to take action or feel a sense of responsibility in the presence of a large group of people.

Social Acceptance

The degree to which an individual is acknowledged or recognized as part of a social group, gaining approval or support.