Why did the british initially exercise restraint in their efforts to defeat the rebellious colonies?

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Bronson Peck

18 February, 15:58

Why did the british initially exercise restraint in their efforts to defeat the rebellious colonies?

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They wanted to restore their rule over the colonies, believing that this was possible, and so they did not want to destroy them or damage anything that they wanted to still have use of once the rebellion was put down.