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British soldiers traditionally wore red coats as they did not show as much blood if they were hit. They also distinguished them from their enemies, who were likely to be in blue or white coats on the European battlefields.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoGreat Britain stationed troops, the well-known "red-coats", in the American colonies for several reasons. The first reason was to provide security for the colonists, themselves. The second, and especially troublesome, reason was to provide local force to ensure that the colonists would, for instance, pay the taxes demanded by the British home-government.
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∙ 14y agoSo that their enemies could not tell if they were bleeding or not. Also, some sources say that they also wore them so that the British themselves could not tell if they were bleeding.
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∙ 11y agothe reason why the British wear red coats is so if they are wounded the blood won't show.
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∙ 11y agoBecause they wore red coats.
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What was another name for the redcoats?
Tommy Lobsters!
Why were the British Soldiers called 'Redcoats'?
because they woar red coats and kiled many people. lots of blood :)>
What was the British colony of India called?
The British Raj
Was Canada originally called british north America?
British North AmericaYes, it was called British North America. This was to designate where we now call Canada. It was called British North America because the British had control over hear and it was to the North of America (It still is). The AcadiansIf you are wondering about the Acadians they lived in where we now call Atlantic Canada but they call Acadia. The Acadians were French Immigrants/Settlers.
Who were the redcoats fighting for?
The people that fought the Red Coats were the rebels. The Red Coats were the British soldiers that wore scarlet coats, while the Rebels or Patriots were American soldiers that wore blue coats.
What clothing did the British wear in the Revolution?
The British wore redcoats, that's why we called them "The Redcoats".
Were the union soldiers or conferate soldiers ever called the redcoats?
No, that was in the Revolutionary War where the British were called Redcoats.
What was the nickname for the British?
redcoats they were called "Limeys"
What did the British do when the colonists called them redcoats?
they threw rocks
British soldiers were also called?
Redcoats or lobsterback.
What was the nickname patriots called the British soldiers?
Redcoats :)
What were the German troops called in the Revolutionary War?
The British were call redcoats, lobsterbacks, regulars and bloodybacks
What are some nicknames that they called the British soldiers?
Redcoats was one nickname.
What was the nickname for the redcoats?
British Redcoats can be a name to describe the Butlins' Entertainers, who traditionally wear Red Coats. Butlins is a British holiday camp company, founded by Sir Billy Butlin. Alternatively, it can be a name used to describe a historical British soldier, who also wore red coats. More Information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_coat_(British_army)
What names were the British soldiers called?
Tommies or if naval personnel Limeys or historically Redcoats
How do you use redcoat in a sentence?
The British were called 'Redcoats' due to the color of their coats.
Colonist refer to the British soldiers as what?
"Redcoats" or by the rebels they were called "lobsterbacks." also 'bloodybacks'
