They were called 'Loyalists' and they made up about 20% of the US colonies' population.
Loyalists
The Indians initially wanted to stay neutral during the Revolutionary War. However, some groups selected to fight with the British and others with the Colonists. It appears the decision was based on which side the group of Indians thought would protect their lands.
The colonists at Massachusetts bay fared better at the beginning than the colonists at Virginia because they were much more prepared for winter. The Virginia colonists had not prepared to stay for a long period of time.
because he wanted the U.S to stay out of world war 2
The 50 west counties of Virginia. They became West Virginia.
Before the French and Indian war Britain promised colonists that they wouldn't tax Them in order to pay thei debt of the war, and instead promised to give them land, however they did the exact opposite. The colonists received no land, and to pay off the debt of the war they started putting taxes on things causing the tea act, stamp act, sugar act, etc.
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becuz the king wanted the soldiers to protect the colonists from any attacks from the native americans
because they wanted to be free from britain.
The olive branch petition was sent after the second continental congress saying the the colonists still wanted to stay in contact with the British. King George rejected it and that made the colonists mad. The declaration of independence was sent later and told the king that they basically wanted nothing to do with Britain anymore and were now asserting the independence from the british
one reason. They wanted to stay British subjects because Britain was the world's most powerful military power.
Britain imposed taxes on the colonists because it was a way to get back at them for disobeying. They (Britain) wanted to stay in control by scamming their people of out their money. Kinda harsh, huh?
Britain made a treaty with the Indians. The treaty promised that settlers would stay east of the Appalachian Mountains. But settlers wanted to move west.
Britain made a treaty with the Indians. The treaty promised that settlers would stay east of the Appalachian Mountains. But settlers wanted to move west.
No he wanted to stay on the throne for as long as possible
Britain made a treaty with the Indians. The treaty promised that settlers would stay east of the Appalachian Mountains. But settlers wanted to move west.
They were colonists who wanted the King to remain in control of the colonies. The name "Tory" is synonymous with traditionalists and monarchists. They were also called "loyalists" for their loyalty to the British crown. Many faced attacks and some had to stay in areas controlled by the British. Because of the war, a significant number left the new United States for Britain or Canada.