They are called loyalists for a reason. They were loyal to the king.
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They were Loyalists.
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.
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).
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they were loyal to Britain.
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).
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.
During the American Revolution, loyalists were the colonists who had decided to stay 'loyal' to the British crown.
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.
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.
Loyalists. At the end of the war they had to leave for Canada.