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Several questions for the POD plausibility and subsequent effects of such a POD.

What would it take for the New England region of the US to remain loyal or return to the British? During the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, or perhaps during the Civil War? I'm thinking the former is likelier, if they get certain concessions or there is a big difference of opinion in the Continental Congress, despite New England being the place where the Revolution began. Perhaps the Revolution takes a bad turn for the Americans?

Assuming New England remains part of the British Empire, how would that impact the US, or the Revolution? Could the US still exist minus New England? Or would the Revolution collapse?

If the US manages to exist, how would that impact US-British relations? And in later conflicts?

How would the issue of slavery be impacted? And the Civil War? Would Not having New England be the death knell of the Union and the CSA exists?

And finally, as this could impact Canadian Confederation, would a union of New England, the Maritimes, and Newfoundland and Labrador be more likely than the OTL Confederation? Or would it go as OTL but include New England in this larger Canada?

And the effects after that? The British Empire would be slightly more stronger, but America is divided and weakened, and the American West's future uncertain? What about in Europe and the rest of the world?
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