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What was the name for colonists who wanted to fight for freedom?
That depends on whose side you're on! The British and those who were loyal to Britain (Loyalists or Tories) would have called those colonists rebels or traitors. However, in American history, colonists who were sympathetic to the fight for independence were called Patriots. About 1/3 of all colonists supported England, another 1/3 were Patriots who wanted independence, and another 1/3 attempted to remain neutral.
What were colonists who did not believe in the revolution called?
Colonists who remained loyal to Britain were called Loyalists.
What were those who supported the British cause during the American Revolution called?
they could have been called loyalists im not sure
Why the colonists declared independence from great Britain?
The Declaration of Indepence stated reasons why the colonists wanted their freedom from England, as there was a whole section called The List of Grieveances dedicated to list reasons why they were to break apart. There are 27 reasons.
What are colonists that supported the American Revolution called?
They were called the Patriots.
The colonist who supported the war for Independence were called what?
The colonists who supported the war for independence against Great Britain were called Patriots. Those who didn't support the war were called Tories or Loyalists.
Some colonists loyalists who sided with Britain the other colonists were patriots who supported the right to independence?
The patriots were for independence. Those who were loyal to the king were called loyalists.
Colonists who supported independence?
What were coloniests that supported the dependence called?
What were the coloniests called who supported independence from Britain?
they where called patriot
What were colonists loyal to the cause of American independence called?
We called them 'patriots'. The British called them 'rebels'.
What was the name for the colonists who supported Britain?
They were known as Loyalists, and more frequently as Tories (plural of Tory).
What do you call colonists who supported Great Britain's policies and British rule over the colonies?
They were called Loyalists or Tories.
Who were colonists who was undecided about independence from Britain?
Colonists who opposed Britain and wanted freedom were patriots. Colonists who were loyal to Britain were loyalists or Tories. Most of the colonists wanted or didn't want freedom, so there really was no need to a name.
Why is it called the American War for Independence?
Because Americans lived on the continent of NORTH AMERICA and were fighting the British who OWNED most of NORTH AMERICA...Americans were COLONIES of Great Britain. American COLONISTS wanted INDEPENDENCE from their British owners or leadership. Britain would NOT allow that independence, so the Colonists fought them for it.
What was the name for colonists who wanted to fight for freedom?
That depends on whose side you're on! The British and those who were loyal to Britain (Loyalists or Tories) would have called those colonists rebels or traitors. However, in American history, colonists who were sympathetic to the fight for independence were called Patriots. About 1/3 of all colonists supported England, another 1/3 were Patriots who wanted independence, and another 1/3 attempted to remain neutral.
Colonist who favored war against Britain is called what?
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.
What country were the colonists seeking independence from?
England, a country that was a part of Great Britain.
