What impact did loyalists have on the American Revoulution?

Answer 1

the loyalist were people that kept loyal to the king.

fought against the rebels (patriots ),because they didnt want Great Britain to have independence. the patriots won the independence from the loyalist.

Answer 2

The Loyalists were colonists who supported the British Crown against the rebelling Patriots. It is estimated that the Loyalists numbered around half a million at the start of the war, most of them upperclass-men and Highlander Scotsmen.

In general, the Loyalists mainly played a supporting role to the British Army; rarely did they conduct any operation on their own, let alone successfully. Most Loyalists did not fight on the front lines, instead helping support the Royal Army by providing food and clothing.

Those that did conduct armed conflict were often ranked among the fencibles, and gave valuable support during fights. Signficantly, during the American invasion of Canada in 1775, Allan Maclean's 84th Regiment of Foot, composed entirely of Loyalists, helped the Redcoats successfully defend Quebec from the Patriot invasion. This victory ultimately ended any plans of the colonies annexing Canadian territory throughout the war. Had the Loyalists not been garrisoned in Quebec, Canada today might possibly be a part of the United States.

Other notable events with Loyalists include the British Occupations of Boston and New York, and the disastrous Burgoyne's Invasion.

Answer 3

Loyalists opposed the political separation of America from Britain, supported the British Army and government in America, and thus made it more difficult for the Patriots to gain independence.