Alright, let's assume that somehow American thinkers and British mismanagement manage to convince the Quebecois to declare independence. In 1776 they join the Revolution under a separate flag and fight alongside the Americans. The Republic of Quebec later wins their fight for independence.
Now, under these premises I have a few questions:
1.) Where are the borders drawn? I doubt the British would surrender their control over the Hudson Bay, but how much territory would they be willing to grant the Quebecois to the north? How far west does Quebec sprawl?
2.) How does further colonization of Western Canada proceed? Does the crown just abandon their North American ambitions and leave the land to the Americans/Quebecois? Do they redouble their efforts instead?
3.) If things go to hell in Quebec, would the British ever consider trying to reconquer the territory?
Now, under these premises I have a few questions:
1.) Where are the borders drawn? I doubt the British would surrender their control over the Hudson Bay, but how much territory would they be willing to grant the Quebecois to the north? How far west does Quebec sprawl?
2.) How does further colonization of Western Canada proceed? Does the crown just abandon their North American ambitions and leave the land to the Americans/Quebecois? Do they redouble their efforts instead?
3.) If things go to hell in Quebec, would the British ever consider trying to reconquer the territory?