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The Tories sided with Britain.
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Why were the colonists called Whigs?
During the American Revolutionary War, The Americans called the colonists on the American side Whigs and those on the British side Tories. The English term used for those on the British side is Loyalists. Many American books are now going over to the terms Patriots and Loyalists. (The terms Whigs and Tories were borrowed from England. The Tories supported the King. The Whigs supported Parliament. Only, in the United States, the Whigs supported the Continental Congress.)
Why were the whigs called the whigs?
During the American Revolutionary War, The Americans called the colonists on the American side Whigs and those on the British side Tories. The English term used for those on the British side is Loyalists. Many American books are now going over to the terms Patriots and Loyalists. (The terms Whigs and Tories were borrowed from England. The Tories supported the King. The Whigs supported Parliament. Only, in the United States, the Whigs supported the Continental Congress.)
What is a nickname for progressive conservative party?
the Tories
Englishmen who opposed King James the second?
Whigs
Where can one find information on tories?
One can find information on Tories (British Political Party) from: Wikipedia, Conservatives, Blogging Tories, Tories Fighting For The King, History Learning Site, Conservative Homes.
Why were Tories called Tories?
The MP's that became known as the Tories were the King's allies in parliament. The Whigs, who were the opposition nicknamed the government 'Tories' originally as an insult after a notorious band of thieves and bandits from Donegal in Ireland.
What is life like between the Tories and Loyalist neighbors living in North Salem in the story My Brother Sam is Dead?
Life between Tories and Loyalists was quite peaceful, since they are the same side. It was life between the Loyalists and the Revolutionaries that was difficult.
Who were the Patriots Loyalist Tories and Neutral?
The Tories were - Loyalists The Patriots were - Rebels No Neutral team
Term by which the American patriots were commonly known to distinguish them from the American tories?
Whigs. Tories were the Loyalists.
How did the tories get their name?
by the king
What were the names of loyalists?
tories
Who won in the Battle of Moore's creek Bridge was it the whigs or the tories?
the tories won the battle of moore's creek bridge
