He is (if I am reading it right) arguing that British North America survived the rebellion in the southern parts of it.

But it was decided in the House of Commons in 1782 that we weren't worth the cost in blood and treasure it would take to reconquer British North America.

And, indeed, the loss of British North America ...

Albert is (according to profile) Canadian, which might be relevant.

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