Growing up I had always thought of them as a broken marriage. England was that neglectful spouse that stopped caring about their partner’s opinion. America wanted to try to work it out, but England wasn’t willing to compromise. So, America finally had enough of feeling used, and of England’s blunt mistreatment. So, the divorce papers, i.e. Declaration of Independence, was sent, and they began their journey to separate from England. Even though the 13 colonies didn’t really want to separate at first, they realized that the only way they’ll get the respect they deserve is by cutting ties with their oppressor.
