[muawiyah]

George lived in a newly independent and internationally recognized nation when he took command. Parts of that new country were still disputed territories between France and England and Spain and England.

As you know very well winners define the terms. The US won.

[rockrr]

And George didn’t pussy-foot around trying to dance between the raindrops of unilateral secession vs. outright rebellion. He knew that if he lost his life was forfeit.

[Pelham]

You’re still avoiding an answer to my question.

George Washington was a British subject. He took up arms and led an army against King George. Was he a traitor?