The British recognised the independence of the United States.
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"<span>Despite not being able to vote for British officials, they felt their interests were still being represented as British subjects" is the best option from the list, since many Americans did not feel unfairly treated. </span>
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I would think it would be what the child looked like so if they looked more of the ethnicity then that is what they are classified.