Sons of liberty.
the Sons of Liberty
They opposed the Revolution. (Loyalists were loyal to Britain.)
In colonial times, the word "patriots" referred to those who opposed British rule over the colonies.
Abolitionists, Quakers and after 1854, Radical Republicans.
American Crown colonies were territories in North America that were directly governed by the British Crown, as opposed to being under the control of charter or proprietary governments. These colonies included Virginia, Massachusetts, and New York, among others. The Crown exercised direct authority over their administration and laws, often leading to tensions with colonists who sought greater self-governance. The Crown colonies played a significant role in the development of colonial governance and the eventual push for independence from British rule.
Most of the British troops that attacked the South during the American Revolutionary War were drawn from the southern colonies themselves. This strategy aimed to exploit local loyalties and recruit supporters among loyalists who opposed independence. Additionally, the South was seen as a region with significant resources and strategic importance, making it a key target for British military efforts. By focusing on the South, the British hoped to regain control over the colonies and quell the rebellion.
Radical Republicans
The British imposed the Stamp Act of 1765 to pay for the cost of keeping British troops in North America. This tax was placed on all paper materials and products. The Sons of Liberty were created as a secret society of men who opposed British taxation of the colonies.
John Dickinson was generally opposed to the French and Indian War. He believed that the conflict was unnecessary and that it could lead to greater British control over the colonies, which he feared would infringe on colonial rights. His opposition was rooted in his broader concerns about British imperial policies and their impact on colonial autonomy.
The war that resulted from objections to British mercantilism by the original thirteen colonies was the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). Colonists opposed various British policies and taxes, viewing them as exploitative and detrimental to their economic freedom. This discontent eventually led to a broader push for independence and the formation of a new nation. The war culminated in the colonies breaking away from British rule and establishing the United States.
Loyalists were those persons opposed to the American Revolution. They believed that Americans should be happy to remain British colonies. They were also called "Tories".
Socialists and Communists opposed each other.