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What was the term that was applied to those colonists who opposed the Revolution?
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∙ 16y ago
If you mean the American colonists who were supporters of the British, they were called "Tories (singular - Tory)" or "Loyalists".
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What Advantage did the colonist have in the revolution?
The Colonists had many Allies--those were people who helped the colonists.
What were the colonist who opposed the British called?
The colonists who opposed the British were called 'Whigs'. Those who favored British and her King, were called 'Tories'. Those nicknames were also used earlier in the Reformation in England. Two other nicknames were 'Patriots' for the colonists and 'Loyalists' for the British supporters.
A loyalists that fought in the revolution was?
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".
Which class of society is most opposed to revolution?
As a rule of thumb, those who have the most to lose through change are those most opposed to change. This being a very general question, the answer is probably the upper class, since they have to most assets and power. A revolution would likely place both in dire risk.
Was the American Revolution just?
The Declaration of Independence states precisely why the colonists regarded their actions as just. Anyone who thinks the revolution was unjust must refute those declarations with convincing reasons.
What side did the most native Americans support in the American revolution?
Depends, some northeastern tribes supported the English while others the colonists. Just like any group there were those who were neutral.
What was the other name for the so-called Loyalists those British colonists who remained loyal to the British government during the American Revolution?
Tories
What were the colonists who remained loyal to the king of England during the American revolution called?
An American colonist who remained loyal to King George III was known as a Loyalist or a Tory (plural "Tories"). "Tory" is also a name applied to Conservative political parties in the UK and Canada.
What did the loyalists believe in?
The term "loyalist" by itself just means "loyal to the government in power". As a result, the term's meaning is situational (i.e. based on the circumstances in question). The Loyalists in the American Revolution were those colonists that thought that the colonies should stay in control of England. The Loyalists in the French Revolution were those Frenchmen who supported the monarchy.
What side did the native Americans support in the American revolution?
Depends, some northeastern tribes supported the English while others the colonists. Just like any group there were those who were neutral.
What were the historical events during the beatles song revolution?
The counter-culture revolution of the late 1960's had just kicked into full gear. The song was Lennon's response to such attitudes - mainly that they weren't going to change the world, and that those who supported the movement actually had the same self-centered drawbacks of those they opposed.
In France guillotine referred to a system of?
The guillotine was much used during the French Revolution to behead the aristocracy, those in power, and anyone who opposed the 'Peoples Revolution.' The last execution to use the guillotine in France was in September 1977. The death penalty was abolished in French in 1981.
