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Why was john connolly a loyalist?
Yes, John Connolly is a loyalist.
Which group felt the colonies did not need independence?
loyalist
Which group felt that the colonies did not need independence?
loyalist
What was the American reaction to the declaratory act?
They were happy!
British response to the Declaratory Act?
they felt as if they wanted to follow up on the civil war offer
Who was a patriot and who was a loyalist during the revolutionary war era?
A Patriot supported the revolution and the formation of a new country, a Loyalist disapproved of this and felt that America should remain a British colony.
What was the name for colonist who felt a great loyalty to Great Britain and the king?
Loyalist was the name for the colonists who felt a great loyalty to great Britain and the king.
What was the American response to the declaratory act in 1766?
The Declaratory Act during the American Revolution mentioned that the Parliament of Great Britain had authority in America, just like what they had in Britain. So they had the authority to pass binding laws on American colonies.
Why did the revolutionary war move from the north to the south?
The British felt that they could recruit Loyalist sympathizers to their cause by campaigning in the South. They hoped to form Loyalist militias and were successful in a small way. the Battle of Kings Mountain included Loyalist units on the British side. Washington recognized the danger and the opportunity. He sent one of his most capable lieutenants, Nathanael Greene, to take on Cornwallis, eventually leading to Yorktown.
How did the stamp act and the declaratory act contribute to the separation of England and the colonies?
Due to the distractions from complex constitutional issues and the ineffective governmental organizations, the colonists felt further separated from England.
Did the loyalist aprove of the war?
They approved of it from the point of the British. They were opposed to the colonists raising arms against the legitimate government. They felt that Britain was fully justified in quashing the rebellion.
Does the loyalist feel more English or American?
English. They left the fledgling US for British colonies because they remained loyal, so it stands to reason they felt more British than American.
