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Who did the loyalists support during the?
They are called loyalists for a reason. They were loyal to the king.
The colonists who supported the actions and beliefs of the British were referred to as what?
They were referred to as 'Tories or Loyalists.
What were the loyalists and patriots beliefs?
The loyalists were people who opposed the war for independence while the patriots were American colonists who wanteed the independence
Why did loyalists support Britain?
they were loyal to Britain.
Did the loyalists deserve punishment?
It is subjective whether the loyalists deserved punishment or not. Some argue that they were acting in accordance with their beliefs and should not have been punished for their political affiliations. Others believe that their support for the British Crown during the American Revolution warranted punishment. Ultimately, the decision to punish loyalists was a complex and contentious issue during that time.
What were the different between the loyalists and the patriots?
Loyalists were those in support of the British Parliament (loyal to Britain) during the American Revolution. Patriots were in support of America's independence (rebels) and fought the British.
If a colonist did not support independence from Britain they were called?
Loyalists. At the end of the war they had to leave for Canada.
In the American colonies did Loyalists oppose or support the American Revolution?
They opposed the Revolution. (Loyalists were loyal to Britain.)
How did the patriots have more freedom than the loyalists?
Patriots had more support from militias in the countryside, and the loyalists were few in number.
What did they call Americans who did not support independence called?
Red coats
What were Loyalists given as compensation for their support during the American Revolution?
land
For what reason did some people support the British government during the revolution?
They were Loyalists.
