Miscellaneous Questions

[AussieMick]

Danny, concerning question 2. (IMO )
There are situations where a governing authority has itself acted in a way contrary to the commonly held views of what is 'good' behaviour.
Of course it is tempting for a powerful minority to assert that those in power have acted contrary to commonly held views of what is 'good' behaviour ... or maybe the basic tenets of their nation.

There have been plenty of instances which (especially with hindsight) we say that 'this' was the right thing to do ... but 'that' was treasonous.

Examples (IMO) ... the 'mutiny' by many Protestant British officers in Northern Ireland when Britain was moving to give independence to Ireland. That (IMO) was treason.
The obverse ... the IRA fighting against the UK? Illegal and criminal acts ,including murder, yes. Treason? IMO... no. But, during WW2, yes if assistance was given to the enemy.

The War of Independence was a fight against oppression and not treason. Could a fair negotiation have resulted without war? No (IMO).

The attempted assassination of Hitler in 1944 was not treason.

The US Civil War (IMO) was an insurrection inspired by leaders acting illegally. Treason? I dont think so ... very difficult especially for an outsider to assess.