The American colonies of 1760, did many Americans consider themselves British? Did they consider themselves Englishmen, even if born in the colonies? Also, am I right in the impression that a resident of Massachusetts would be the least likely to identify as British? That they were the most independent minded, even in 1760?
True. The fact that they were in groups makes them a civilization. However, the criteria for civilization is fluid and I would need more information from the lesson to give a definitive answer.
.Congress didn't exist for at least 13 years after the
Declaration of Independence (1776 - 1789).
