Unfortunately everything is connected to everything else - British colonial activities are going to impact on the French (and to a lesser extent the Dutch and Bwelgians too) and visa versa. The Empire does not live in a vacume.

But hey - you're the one who is always asking for friction Grin

Another thing - we've already explored how the US misunderstands the nature of the Britih Empire. How is granting Dominionhood percieved from the US?