What differences existed among Americans concerning separation from Great Britain?

Answer 1

About one third of the colonists wanted to separate, one third wanted to remain as colonies and one third didn't care.

As the rebellion broke out, people were forced to take sides by mobs such as the Sons of Liberty.

Living in the new world required a great deal of independent spirit and self reliance. That type of thinking tends to lead to separation. Those with cultural and family ties to GB tended to be against separation.

The Brits were considered arrogant and that didn't help their cause. George Washington, in his early years, saw he would never be a respected soldier by the British.