How Big could the British Empire Feasibly Have Gotten?

There is going to be a serious case of the tail wagging the dog in any TL where the British keep the American colonies, though.


Well, if they could keep it together long enough for the trans-atlantic telegraph to be invented, then its possible to imagine a Parliment in London, with 'Englishmen' from both representing constituents from both Isles and the American continent sitting in it. Although, its harder to imagine how the islanders would peaceably give up privledges or the continentals would not vigorously demand more in the interm.
 
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