What if the British Empire retained control over the American colonies?

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Tags: Imagine a world where the British Empire never lost control of the American colonies. Picture a different timeline, where one of the most significant revolutionary movements in history never occurred. What would life be like today? The British colonies, united under the Crown, would have reshaped the world in unimaginable ways, driving geopolitical, economic, and social changes that ripple into our present day. In this hypothetical scenario, the economic ramifications are vast; the American colonies were an economic goldmine during the 18th century, providing Britain with vast resources and a bustling market for British goods. The retention of these colonies by the British Empire would have significantly bolstered the British economy, making it an even more powerful force globally. The industrial revolution might have started even earlier, intensifying Britain's dominance over global trade. Moreover, the British colony could have further monopolized the lucrative trade in tobacco, cotton, and other raw materials, resulting in an intensified projection of British power and control across the oceans. Social structures would have been distinctly different as the British class system and laws would have firmly taken root, perpetuating a rigid social hierarchy and fundamentally changing the legal framework and the justice system. The fate of the Indigenous populations and the abolishment of slavery would have been severely impacted by British policies. This alternative history would also have seen significant political changes. Without the American Revolution to inspire them, other independence movements worldwide might never have gained traction, and the concept of a democratic republic might not have spread, leaving monarchies and colonial governments firmly in place far longer than they were in our timeline. Cultural dimensions would also shift dramatically; with the absence of American independence, icons of American culture such as Mark Twain or Hollywood would not exist, and British cultural hegemony would have been even more pronounced globally. Geopolitically, the lack of an independent United States would alter the course of global conflicts, and domestic British policies would have played out in a different light. Racial and ethnic dynamics, immigration patterns, technological and scientific advancements, military might, and virtually every aspect of modern life would be transformed by the continued union of the British Empire and its American colonies, leaving us to ponder the extraordinary and far-reaching effects of one of history’s greatest what-ifs.
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[@willhovell9019]

Might not slavery have been abolished by1833 in North America, rather than by 1865 at the end of the civil war. Don't forget that the Rights of Man by Thomas Payne, and Wilkes and liberty were 18th century developments in England

[@finntasticexplanations]

The economic reality of this scenario makes sense, but the harsher subjugation of native peoples seems questionable. It could have been the case, but the trail of tears was brutal. Also, the British freed slaves faster the US. If the commodities mentioned in the video accelerated the economy, it's possible subjugation could be linked to economic necessity. This was a thought provoking video and thanks for making it.

[@GG-ir1hw]

What? Native Indians would be better off as the western proclamation line of 1763 would stay in place and less emphasis would be on westward expansion by a nation which has more than one priority. Also slavery would’ve ended sooner and without a civil war. Or if conflict did arise it would Britain + Canada + the North US vs the south and the Caribbean colonies. Britain was historically as a nation more anti-slavery than the US as a whole. As African chattel slavery had never been practiced in the British isles themselves. Technology might advance a bit quicker with American input, but Britain was already leading the industrial and scientific revolution firmly.

[@rramos117]

Basically Code Geass

[@Riley095]

basically just wolfenstein but with the UK instead of germany

[@finntasticexplanations]

That is fascinating, you should make a KZbin video about that. I would watch for sure.