The American Colonist did not rebel against the British in the 1760's? They were not happy and protested Parliament against the Stamp Act which was repealed but they did not rebel until 1774.
In a nutshell they were subject to British Laws, British Taxes and not receive the same rights and representation of other Englishmen. But when asked to fight and die for England they were expected to line up dutifully. Well,,fight and die they did but their rights as free men.