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They are called loyalists for a reason. They were loyal to the king.

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What were Loyalists given as compensation for their support during the American Revolution?

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For what reason did some people support the British government during the revolution?

They were Loyalists.


What were the different between the loyalists and the patriots?

Loyalists were those in support of the British Parliament (loyal to Britain) during the American Revolution. Patriots were in support of America's independence (rebels) and fought the British.


What is the political difference between patriots and loyalists?

Loyalists support the leaders, patriots defend their country. During the American Revolution Loyalists supported the rule of the English King while Patriots wanted a new government for the colonies (they were not states yet).


Who remain loyal to the King of England during American Revolution?

the loyalists


Why did loyalists support Britain?

they were loyal to Britain.


What nation was divided during the Revolutionary War?

No nation was truly 'divided' during the war. There were some people in America who supported the war(patriots) and those who did not support the war(loyalists).


What was the The Board of Associated Loyalists?

The Board of Associated Loyalists was an organization formed during the American Revolutionary War, primarily in 1775, by loyalists in the American colonies who supported British rule. Its purpose was to coordinate efforts among loyalists, particularly in response to the growing revolutionary sentiment and to organize support for the British government. The Board aimed to unite loyalists, provide assistance, and address grievances against colonial authorities. Ultimately, it represented the interests of those who remained loyal to the British crown during a time of significant political upheaval.


Loyalists were around during witch war?

During the American Revolution, loyalists were the colonists who had decided to stay 'loyal' to the British crown.


Did the loyalists deserve punishment?

It is subjective whether the loyalists deserved punishment or not. Some argue that they were acting in accordance with their beliefs and should not have been punished for their political affiliations. Others believe that their support for the British Crown during the American Revolution warranted punishment. Ultimately, the decision to punish loyalists was a complex and contentious issue during that time.


Which group of people in colonial Virginia would not have supported the fight against great Britain?

About 15 to 20 percent of the population supported the British Crown during the war, and were known as Loyalists (or Tories). Loyalists fielded perhaps 50,000 men during the war years in support of the British Empire.


If a colonist did not support independence from Britain they were called?

Loyalists. At the end of the war they had to leave for Canada.