How did England view its North American colonies?

Question

Please explain why.

Answer 1

As fellow British subjects, which was the reason why we defended it when the dastardly French tried to take it from the colonists during the seven years war.

Although there was a general feeling that those in the colonies should be allowed their own government/country especially in Westminster (even though the colonies HAD been offered representation four times in the house of commons and THEY had turned it down). This is one of the reasons why Britains heart wasn't really in the fight during the revolution and why the majority of "British" troops were actually Hessian, Hanoverian, mercenaries and mainly colonists loyal to the Crown. It was partially regarded as Englands second Civil War.
As regards the tax question that others harp on about, the colonists were paying the lowest amount of anyone in the British dominions, including Britons themselves. The average Briton paid £26 per year, the average colonial just £1 per year.

Answer 2

King George saw the Colonies as a way to pay for his wars with Spain and, France. He taxed the colonies to a point that they finally rebelled.
England thought that was just unheard of and, sent the troops in, that only of course made it worse. England, instead of sitting down and, trying to mediate an answer, tried to force the colonies to do what it wanted, they found out the colonies had learned what freedom was and, fought for it. The rest is history.

Answer 3

The same way nations have always viewed their colonies, as a source of resources to be exploited. the main difference with England is that common folk were allowed to leave for the New World, whereas with most nations, only those with titles and money could cross the Ocean.
In a humorous manner, it was a dumping ground for unwanted Puritans.

Answer 4

They saw the colonists as piss ants to be pushed around and to be brought under control when they started to rise up. They thought they would have the up rising under control in 3 months.
And you really couldn't blame them, they just fought the Spanish American War at great financial cost to them. And they wanted the Colonists to help pick up the tab, so they taxed them to what the Colonists felt was excessive.
But the Brits, really did feel they were Superior because they were Brits.

Answer 5

this quasi blokes a bitchy ***.

do you mean now or then?

i assume its then, the british saw its colonies as a great place to go and stay, better then europe - the new land

Answer 6

As a "cash cow" that could be milked at any time. Example of cause The Intolerable Acts.

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Answer 7

from a very long way; through very strong telescopes; etc., etc.