Originally Posted by sperbonzo

Of course they were all considered rebels at the time. ((terrorism really refers to random attacks on civilians in order to spread "terror".... Kind of like the RAF night bombings in WWII.... ;) )

Anyway, Washington, et al, were absolutely British subjects and therefore considered full-on traitors, and rebels at the time. In fact, only about 25% of British colonials really backed the move to overthrow the rule of the crown. That's what cracks me up about people that are so anti-succession of states these days.... I always say, "so then why are you celebrating the 4th of July?"





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