Ben Franklin chose America. Son William chose the crown. This civil war is a microcosm of revolution

William Franklin was buried in St. Pancras Old Church, London, after being forced to leave America due to his service during the Revolution. The burial serves as a reminder that the American Revolution was not simple but functioned as a civil war marked by deep family divisions and conflicting allegiances. Additionally, the article notes that American history remains a complex process of disagreement today.