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They felt at the time that it was a bad idea to rebel against an exiting government, because we all depend upon government to preserve Law and Order, and if you rebel against the government, you might wind up with total anarchy, chaos, and madness. I also believe that some of the monarchists in the late 18th century knew that a revolution against the British crown would eventually lead to Sarah Palin.
What else can I help you with?
Where can one find information on tories?
One can find information on Tories (British Political Party) from: Wikipedia, Conservatives, Blogging Tories, Tories Fighting For The King, History Learning Site, Conservative Homes.
Why were the colonists called Whigs?
During the American Revolutionary War, The Americans called the colonists on the American side Whigs and those on the British side Tories. The English term used for those on the British side is Loyalists. Many American books are now going over to the terms Patriots and Loyalists. (The terms Whigs and Tories were borrowed from England. The Tories supported the King. The Whigs supported Parliament. Only, in the United States, the Whigs supported the Continental Congress.)
Why were the whigs called the whigs?
During the American Revolutionary War, The Americans called the colonists on the American side Whigs and those on the British side Tories. The English term used for those on the British side is Loyalists. Many American books are now going over to the terms Patriots and Loyalists. (The terms Whigs and Tories were borrowed from England. The Tories supported the King. The Whigs supported Parliament. Only, in the United States, the Whigs supported the Continental Congress.)
What did they call British sympathizers in the Revolutionary war?
They were called Tories or Loyalists or sometimes King's men.
Who did the Tories side with?
The Tories sided with Britain.
Englishmen who opposed King James the second?
Whigs
How did the tories get their name?
by the king
Who sided the British in the Revolutionary War?
They fought both sides
Who was the colonist who supported the british?
Tories or Loyalists.
What is the nickname of British conservative party?
Tories.
What was the nickname of the colonists supporting the British?
tories
Whose side were the loyalist in the American revolution?
The Loyalists were loyal to the Kingdom of Great Britain in the Revolutionary war. They did not support the revolution as the Patriots did, but they were loyal to the Kingdom of Britain. They were often referred to as Tories, Royalists, or King's Men by the Patriots.
