Most American rebels wanted to remain in the Empire. It couldnt work out like that because George was literally hellbent on killing them all for treason.
The entire debate was mostly surrounding the fact the Americans had taxed imposed on them while not having a single representative in Parliament. George Washo was a British commander in the 7 years war.
@1.4 trillion is right.
I knew as soon as
@aberdude got involved what he was trying to turn the debate into, massive anti-royal flag basher. Was just trying to say "ye but i hate being British"