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What would have been the possible impact if during or just after the war Britain and the US had come to an agreement that people and goods would be able to pass between the two nations as if they were one. Each nation would pay any benefits their citizens were entitled to, if given a penal sentence of more than 30 day the convicts country of origin would pay the costs and once released they would be deported. While in the other country you would have full rights and obligations of the citizen with the exception of standing for elected office, jury service if called and compulsory military service. This agreement only covers those British Subjects born in or resident in the United Kingdom. Empire and Commonwealth citizens are subject to pre-existing rules and agreements.