That is irrelevant to the point that this was their rightful government, and they were required by law to obey it.
A government of the people, by the people, for the people is an entirely different entity.
It isn't "for the people" when the people want out of it because they see it as oppressive.
You something, I’ve had enough of you. You’re an idiot and an insufferable boor.I am no longer posting any more to you. Do the same.