Because they were given freedom if fought in the war
Patriots
The American Colonial patriots were ardent supporters of independence form Great Britain. Against overwhelming odds they held their own against the British Army. Later, France helped the patriots obtain independence from Great Britain.
The British had more money and more supplies than the Patriots.
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The patriots were soldiers from the American side fighting against Britain.
British Empire Loyalists
how the american colonist eork together against great britian to fight for independence
They were called Patriots.
If you were a Patriot in the American Revolution you were an American against the British.
The Patriots and the Tories were two groups of people during the American Revolution. The Patriots were a group of "rebels" against the King(George III) and wanted freedom and independence in America. The Tories were "loyalists", that is, loyal to the King. They were against independence in America and were proud of being British. They most likely just didn't want conflict with Britain during this time.
Ah, what a fascinating question, friend! Those colonists who supported war against Britain were known as Patriots. They believed in the cause of independence and fought bravely for their beliefs. Remember, everyone has their own perspective and it's important to respect different points of view.
During the Revolutionary war there was no such thing as a Supreme Commander. On a June 15th,1775 the Patriots named George Washington as the Commander in Chief of the American Armies against Great Britain.