1. It is said that, it he had not lived, the United States might be two countries, instead of one.

2. It is said that, as he lived, the United States may not be two countries, instead of one.
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Does #1 mean #2? Otherwise, what other statements can we use instead of #1, the subjunctive stentence?

1. It is said that, if he had not lived, the United States might be two countries instead of one.

2. It is said that, because he lived, the United States may not be two countries instead of one.

Now they mean the same thing!! Do you see the changes I made?