British - Colonists were recruited from among middle-class farmers, artisans, tradesmen, indentured servants, convicted criminals or immigrants from other countries.
French - Initially fur traders, merchants, and missionaries. In 1665 some 1100 French soldiers arrived and were given land. Neither Protestants nor peasant farmers were allowed to emigrate.
No branch is stronger than the other. This is because of the two types of checks and balances that are established. If one governmental branch became too strong, the other branches would be able to neutralize such through its given powers. The second type granted is embedded in the institution, in which each branch is secure against each other.
Britain, who was at the war with France again, would seize American ships and force Americans sailors to join the British Navy (impressment). The U.S. declared war on Britain in 1812 because Britain refused to stop seizing American ships that traded with France.
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They did believe their culture was superior, that's obvious. During this they also got lots of benefits from the colonies.