During the war, many British citizens exhibited a mix of pride and anxiety regarding the conflict with the colonies. While some felt a sense of duty and patriotism in defending the empire, others were concerned about the economic implications and the loss of lives. The growing sentiment for independence among the colonies also sparked debates about governance and rights, leading to a polarized public opinion. Overall, the mood was complex, with feelings of loyalty to Britain contrasted by fears of prolonged conflict and its consequences.
England believed that the colonists had to be responsible British citizens because they saw the colonies as extensions of the British Empire. Maintaining control over the colonies was seen as crucial for economic gain, political stability, and national security. Additionally, England viewed the colonists as British subjects who owed allegiance to the Crown regardless of their distance from the mother country.
English or British
The Colonist's were being used as the bank for England. England was in terrible debt due to the wars in Europe and fighting Spain. The biggest issue was that the colonists had no right's to speak to what the British where doing to them. They were 'being taxed without representation' and had enough. If the British were to give the Colonies representation in Parliament they would kept the colonies under the crown.
Political representation differed in the colonies when compared to England. The colonists did not have any representation. The English citizens did.
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England
England.
Tension arose between England and the colonies when the colonies wanted to have self rule. The natural citizens wanted to have their own leaders and their own laws.
France and England were fighting world wide for supremacy. In North America the French and Native American allies fought against the British army and English settlers in the 13 colonies.
New England colonies, middle colonies, southern colonies and backcountry
The former British colonies earned their freedom from the British.
No U.S. presidents were born in England. Many of the early Presidents were born British Citizens as being born in the Colonies, but all were born in what is now the US.