because they wanted to be free from britain.
During the American Revolution, loyalists were the colonists who had decided to stay 'loyal' to the British crown.
It wasn't just one colonist, it was several. These colonist were referred to as loyalists because they wanted to stay loyal to the king for various reasons.
The term "loyalist" by itself just means "loyal to the government in power". As a result, the term's meaning is situational (i.e. based on the circumstances in question). The Loyalists in the American Revolution were those colonists that thought that the colonies should stay in control of England. The Loyalists in the French Revolution were those Frenchmen who supported the monarchy.
The Tories remained loyal to England because first of all most of them were born in England and were used to the ruling of the British government. Also, the Tories knew that they were only taxed 25% of what the British government taxed Britain. They were also supplying the colonies with food and supplies to stay up running.
Many of the colonists believed they were part of a great adventure. They established communities and took pride in what they made or grew or built. While some colonists were unhappy and either wanted to go back to England or wanted to go to another British territory (Canada), the majority became accustomed to living in New England and since it now felt like their home, they wanted to remain there.
The Loyalists were colonist who were loyal to England. They wanted to stay with England. The Patriots on the other hand were colonist who wanted to break away from England and be free and have their independence. (Fun Fact: Put 5,318,008 in a calculator. Then turn it upsides down :)
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.
They thought that the revolutionaries could not create a powerful government to stabilize America and that it was disrespectful to disobey the kings orders. Thats only part of it going against the King could result in Death some of the colonists were to scared to fight to scared to stand up against the King. They didn't want to commit treason. In those days you had to decide if you were going to remain loyal to King George and stay safe or rebel and if you got caught die.
'Loyalists' were loyal to the Crown of England. 'Patriots' supported the war for independence during the time of the American Revolution. Loyalist were fighting under command of British. While, the Patriots aka rebels fought for there independence.
one reason. They wanted to stay British subjects because Britain was the world's most powerful military power.
{| |- | There were many colonists in the American Colonies that wished to remain loyal to the crown. They were known as Torys. Many moved to what is now Canada so that they could stay subjects of the British Crown. |}
{| |- | There were many colonists in the American Colonies that wished to remain loyal to the crown. They were known as Torys. Many moved to what is now Canada so that they could stay subjects of the British Crown. |}