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If the need for independence among the American colonialists were tempered a bit maybe more akin to the Quebec separation movement of the 20th century.
Would it have been possible Britain some time in the mid 19th century would have realized there was probably more value in just focusing on its Indian possessions and letting the Americans go on their way?
Exploitation colonies were always more valuable to the motherland than settler colonies.