Imagine you're a shopkeeper in Virginia in 1776. You're proud of the contributions that your family
has made in settling this British colony. But you and
many of your friends are outraged about what you
believe to be unfair taxes and the lack of a voice in
the policies the British Parliament creates for the
colonies. You're asked to sign a document
addressed to King George III stating that Virginia
and the 12 other American colonies are now
independent of Britain. You're proud to sign this
document, but you know that conflict will likely
result. If the colonists win, a new nation will be
born. But if Britain wins, you'll be considered a
traitor
What would you do? Why?