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Contrary to popular opinion in America 'Benedict Arnold' was not regarded a 'loyalist' by the United Empire Loyalists ("UEL"). In fact, he was "expunged" officially from the Loyalist Directory (of Canada) in 1799.
Remember: to the loyalists, the patriots were the 'traitors'. So, notwithstanding Arnold's subsequent 'change of heart', he remained anathema to those who had sided with The Crown from the beginning of the revolution and who suffered greatly as a result.
Generals Howe, Cornwallis, were British generals, not loyalists. Also remember: loyalists were either "American"-born residents of the colonies, or, if British-born, emigre-settlers in America; they were not 'people sent over' by King George and his parliament to put down a colonial rebellion.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoLoyalist colonists were, mainly, the wealthy-elite aristocrats, plantation owners, and newly immigrated people.
In other words, colonists who relied on the British to make their living, and new people who took comfort in living within the British Empire.
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∙ 6y agoThey are called loyalists for a reason. They were loyal to the king.
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∙ 6y agoThey remained loyal to the British Crown.
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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.
How did the loyalists react to the Declaration of Independence?
Loyalists were against the Declaration of Independence. They believed that America should be loyal to Britain. Many Loyalists simply left America. About 80,000 of them fled to Canada or Britain during or just after the war. Because Loyalists were often wealthy, educated, older, and Anglican, the American social fabric was altered by their departure.
Were there more loyalists or patriots in the south?
Loyalists and patriots were all Americans however, loyalists supported Brittan and patriots were all for America
Loyalists were around during witch war?
During the American Revolution, loyalists were the colonists who had decided to stay 'loyal' to the British crown.
How many Loyalists left the United States after the Revolutionary War?
About 500,000 Loyalists left America.
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.
Who did the loyalists support during the?
They are called loyalists for a reason. They were loyal to the king.
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 were Loyalists given as compensation for their support during the American Revolution?
land
For what reason did some people support the British government during the revolution?
They were Loyalists.
How did the loyalists react to the Declaration of Independence?
Loyalists were against the Declaration of Independence. They believed that America should be loyal to Britain. Many Loyalists simply left America. About 80,000 of them fled to Canada or Britain during or just after the war. Because Loyalists were often wealthy, educated, older, and Anglican, the American social fabric was altered by their departure.
Did the loyalists live in England or America?
Both-loyalists emmagrated from England to America.
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).
Where did some loyalists move after the America revolution?
The loyalists went back to Great Britain
Did the patriots force the loyalists out of their homes?
If your referring to after the American Revolution when America gained Its independence from Britain, then no the loyalists were not forced to move form America.
What was the loyalists?
I'm guessing Christian, if you're talking about they Loyalists in the Revolutionary War in America in the 1700s. Most of the people in early America were Christian.
Who remain loyal to the King of England during American Revolution?
the loyalists
