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Azred · 07-26-2005, 12:22 AM

I have always wondered exactly why there was such a rush to try to break free from British control. It isn't like England had a really strong hold on the colonies, anyway. America could have been a relatively self-governing colony and gotten by quite nicely without all the bloodshed and ill feelings.
Carry the alternate history a little further. The War of 1812 would not have occurred and it is possible, although not likely because by that point America would have been far to big to maintain even the appearance of being under British contol, that the Civil War would never have happened. By the time the Gold Rush occurs we would have had de facto independence.

In short, we could have avoided fighting and worked out the agreement much more amicably.

07-26-2005, 12:22 AM	#5
Azred Drow Priestess Join Date: March 13, 2001 Location: a hidden sanctorum high above the metroplex Age: 55 Posts: 4,037	I have always wondered exactly why there was such a rush to try to break free from British control. It isn't like England had a really strong hold on the colonies, anyway. America could have been a relatively self-governing colony and gotten by quite nicely without all the bloodshed and ill feelings. Carry the alternate history a little further. The War of 1812 would not have occurred and it is possible, although not likely because by that point America would have been far to big to maintain even the appearance of being under British contol, that the Civil War would never have happened. By the time the Gold Rush occurs we would have had de facto independence. In short, we could have avoided fighting and worked out the agreement much more amicably. __________________ Everything may be explained by a conspiracy theory. All conspiracy theories are true. No matter how thinly you slice it, it's still bologna.