Why did the colonists change their thinking from being from being from a colony (georgian for example) to being an american?

If one thinks illegal immigrants should become american citizens, should they become american citizens automatically or should there be a waiting period? if there should be a waiting period, explain why.

What was the major outcome of shays' rebellion? a) daniel shays and his followers were all hanged. b) farmers were given more rights by the states. c) george washington publicly supported the rebellion. d)it convinced many people that the articles of confederation was in need of revision.

Public opinion is difficult to define