[gandalftb]

Independent states can do anything they want, we agree.

My point is that the colonies chose to unite and no longer be independent separate states.......the UNITED States of America.

United, not independent of each other.

Texas, for example was an independent, free, separate and sovereign state. They chose to change that status when they chose to join the United States.

[DiogenesLamp]

My point is that the colonies chose to unite and no longer be independent separate states.......the UNITED States of America.

United, not independent of each other.

Like the United Kingdom. :)