Currently, the borders of Washington are roughly the same as they were when
Britain and the US had joint control of the Pacific Northwest.
Oregon Territory was created in 1853
Idaho Territory was created in 1863.
Olympia was chosen to be the capital of Washington.

b. parliament was weaker than the monarchy.

since most of current immigration into the u.s., both legal and illegal, is coming from latin america. it would be very difficult to imagine or rationalize a country my fellow citizens are trying desperately to flee into, would pose a threat to my prosperity or freedom. since the u.s. has a long history of intervention, but no record of permanent occupation, i would not feel oppression is the main objective.  

the largest free trade nation, along with the largest gdp in the world wanting to expand it's economic policy on us, and including us, could only be positive. the u.s. government has no interest in, or way of simply forcing american culture on us. and has no track record of it. other nations that adopted american social culture, or "americanization" did so voluntarily, mainly through the choice of allowing american businesses and u.s. citizens to come into their nations, as free operatives.

music and prayer? (you may punch me in the face if im wrong : > )