British relations with american colonies
Britain’s relations with the American colonies was destined to collapse, since the British lacked much respect for the colonies and the unequal mistreatment. During the French and Indian war their relationship altered drastically politically, economically, and ideologically. This war would soon lead to the American colonies revolting against Britain. Since the start of the war the Americans were eager to help Britain in winning the war, the Americans believed by doing this they would get respect from Britain and more land, unfortunately they would get neither. Eager to help the British, George Washington writes to Robert Orme “ I wish earnestly to attain some knowledge of the military profession.....under a gentleman of General Braddock’s abilities and experience(doc1).” George Washington is asking for Braddock’s help to teach him military techniques to help win the war, perhaps more enthused in winning the war than the British are. All the American colonies want is to be treated like a British soldier so they can both be victorious. For the harsh winter American soldiers needed liquors and clothes but yet again they are mistreated “ not likely to get liquors or clothes at this time of the year; and though we are Englishmen born, we are debarred Englishmen’s liberty(doc2).” They are being treated as if they are beneath the English not getting the same military treatment, even though they are fighting the same war. This mistreatment and lack of respect is the beginning ideological problems between Britain and the Americans. After the war is over and the Americans are victorious, the Americans are happier then ever, they have proved their importance to England and worked together to defeat France, also their economy is flourishing. They also are extremely excited to move their lands further west. But in England's perspective Americans lacked respect and weren’t loyal. They believe the Americans trade “ is consisted of neglect, plotting, fraud, and is diverted