But because 250 years ago the American colonies were in a separate country, we were part of the British British Empire, and not even really reluctantly so. Most colonists saw themselves as loyal subjects of the Crown, operating under royal charters with their own local assemblies. managing much of the day to day governance. But with Britain largely kept at a distance but in control. That balance didn't last, obviously. (00:34–00:42)
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