If the British either defeated the Patriots in the American Revolutionary War or reached a compromise with the Continental Congress before war could break out, how would this victory or compromise affect British imperialism in the future?
but it did probably influence policy towards the white dominions. now if the war is averted by an equivilent to the canadian settlement then thats vastly different to a military victory. however if there is a war a lot depends on how britain reacts with generosity or with oppression. if the 2nd british imperialism is frankly doomed long term. Think Dublin 1916.That war didn't really change their policy in India OTL.
Probably depends on whether they defeated the Americans or made a deal. The more resources the British need to make sure the Americans don't rebel again the less they can spend on the rest of the world.
The problem with Britain is that while they were good at acquiring an Empire, they were not good at keeping it. They had the same problem with India in the 19th and 20th centuries that they did with America in the 18th century. The American Revolution happened because the British saw the colonies as Other. The colonies recognized this. They didn't want to become Ireland, a territory ruthlessly exploited for the benefit of London. There were also problems with limits to British Political Theory about sovereignty.
If the Brits can overcome these issues, they can build an enduring empire. If they can't, you have the timeline for empire's end.
The problem with Britain is that while they were good at acquiring an Empire, they were not good at keeping it. They had the same problem with India in the 19th and 20th centuries that they did with America in the 18th century. The American Revolution happened because the British saw the colonies as Other. The colonies recognized this. They didn't want to become Ireland, a territory ruthlessly exploited for the benefit of London. There were also problems with limits to British Political Theory about sovereignty.
If the Brits can overcome these issues, they can build an enduring empire. If they can't, you have the timeline for empire's end.