One reason the colonists had difficulty coming together to revolt against britain is because they: a. wanted their own parliament first. b. could not survive without british goods. c. needed permission from thomas paine. d. lacked a unified army.

the virginia plan called for three branches of government and two houses of congress. representation in each house would be determined by population. the new jersey plan called for three branches of government and a single house of congress. each state would have an equal vote.

they sent much needed naval support to the colonists, and were instrumental in the siege of yorktown