Hi CF, (good thing I double checked before leaving)
"ponder this. would there be a united states of america if the colonists had felt they were treated with equality by the crown?"
Well, I would've thought these same colonists would have believed 'equality' should be implemented for All, including those known as Negro's.
Sometimes it takes more time & maturity to realize these basics.
Now, I'm off to work, have a wonderful day!