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Was thinking about this the other day. What if the British managed to hold on New York City after the American war of Independence like they did with Hong Kong. What would be the effect? Could they hold on to Manhattan/New York City for the long-term or would it eventually go back to the United States in the 18th century? I personally think that at some point in the late 19th century or early 20th century New York City would revert to the United States.
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