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What was the American colonists who did not support the movement for independence called?
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∙ 15y ago
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.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoWhile referred to as "rebels" by the British, the colonists were called "patriots" (for their link to their common land) or as "Continentals" (here meaning North America).
Those who supported the British were called "loyaists", "Tories", and "King's men".
Both sides considered the other as traitorous, the US forces as traitors to the king and the loyalists as traitors to their countrymen.
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∙ 13y agoThey were the Loyalists, a group that made up as many 20% of the population. Another name in use for this group would be Tories.
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∙ 15y agoTory or Loyalist
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How did the battles of Lexington and Concord lead many colonists to call for independence from Britain?
At the formal start of the American War for Independence, the Battles of Lexington and Concord led to support for the independence movement for several reasons. For one thing, the Lexington battle demonstrated yet again the British willingness to shed American blood, and this galvanized many Americans. For another thing, the American victory at Concord inspired confidence in many Americans that the British could be beaten in a war.
American colonist that did not support the movement for independence?
john dickinson of PA.
What are two things colonists stood to lose if they declared their independence from Great Britain?
Support and protection.
What country fought the American colonists?
Britain was the American colonists' primary adversary.
Which action caused many American colonists to support independence from the british empire?
Great Britain increased taxes on many items in the colonies.
What Battle of the American Revolution gained us the support of the french?
The fact that it was a battle does not matter. The American victory in the Battle of Saratoga convinced the French to support the colonists bid for independence.
What were the causes to the Spanish-American war?
Support for the Cuban Independence movement in the US, and the sinking of the USS Maine.
Triggers of the Spanish American War?
Support for the Cuban Independence movement and the mysterious sinking of the USS Maine.
What was the reason for the Spanish-American War?
The US support for Cuban Independence and the sinking of the USS Maine.
What was the message of thomas paines common sense?
Thomas Paine wrote his masterwork, "Common Sense," in 1775. In it, he tries to convince the American colonists to support independence. It was an extremely effective pamphlet.
How did Paine's common sense seek to persuade the colonists to the support the cause of independence?
Paine's persuade colonists to support independence in one way. This way was by the abuse of power of the British government.
What actions led to many American colonists to support declaring independence from British empire?
Great Britain increased taxes on many items in the colonies.
What was not a common argument given in support of the American colonists declaration of independence?
Britain had plenty of other colonies all over the world, and this fact was not used as evidence for why the colonies should be free. The Declaration of Independence focused only on the American colonies.
What was a common argument given in support of the American colonists Declaration of Independence?
Britain had plenty of other colonies all over the world, and this fact was not used as evidence for why the colonies should be free. The Declaration of Independence focused only on the American colonies.
Was not a common argument given in support of the American colonists' declaration of independence?
Britain had plenty of other colonies all over the world, and this fact was not used as evidence for why the colonies should be free. The Declaration of Independence focused only on the American colonies.
How did the battles of Lexington and Concord lead many colonists to call for independence from Britain?
At the formal start of the American War for Independence, the Battles of Lexington and Concord led to support for the independence movement for several reasons. For one thing, the Lexington battle demonstrated yet again the British willingness to shed American blood, and this galvanized many Americans. For another thing, the American victory at Concord inspired confidence in many Americans that the British could be beaten in a war.
The Give me liberty or give me death! is a line from a famous speech from the time of the American Revolution. What was the purpose of this speech?
to increase support for independence movement
