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The early American society had their roots planted deeply in the soil of the Western Civilization and was indebted to its European heritage of government and way of life. Colonial life was a reflection of the past European life of being ruled by a Monarchy. Even though in the beginning it had its roots planted deep, in this there had to come a time that the colonies would change and become “A New Nation.” From the beginning in the colonies there was a quest for freedom of religion, a desire for economic opportunities, and a release from England. These three things seemed far from reach for the colonist because of the superiority of the King and his esteemed army. Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries the British constantly taxed the colonists with whatever they could find. It was all about getting the mighty dollar. It started with Mercantilism in which it gave an equal opportunity for the colonies to trade with other countries and make a sufficient and prosperous amount for the merch