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Why did the loyalist fight the patriots when the patriots only wanted freedom?
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∙ 14y ago
They were angry because they were no longer loyal to the king.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agobecause they had nothing else to do
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What was the reason for the Patriots willing to fight the British?
It was to gain Independence and not be loyal to the king.
What was the name for colonists who wanted to fight for freedom?
That depends on whose side you're on! The British and those who were loyal to Britain (Loyalists or Tories) would have called those colonists rebels or traitors. However, in American history, colonists who were sympathetic to the fight for independence were called Patriots. About 1/3 of all colonists supported England, another 1/3 were Patriots who wanted independence, and another 1/3 attempted to remain neutral.
Why did African-Americans join the American revolution?
Some African-Americans were offered freedom by either the colonists or the British. Volunteers to the Continental Army hoped that a free United States would mean new freedoms for all races. The British offered African-Americans freedom if they fought for them, but slaves risked the chance of being punished if caught running away from their masters.
Which colonists wanted to fight for the british for American independence?
The Patriots wanted to fight the British for their independence because relations with them grew more tense.
Major reasons the American patriots wanted to fight for independence from Great Britain?
They were angry about being taxed without representation.
What was the reason for the Patriots willing to fight the British?
It was to gain Independence and not be loyal to the king.
What was the name for colonists who wanted to fight for freedom?
That depends on whose side you're on! The British and those who were loyal to Britain (Loyalists or Tories) would have called those colonists rebels or traitors. However, in American history, colonists who were sympathetic to the fight for independence were called Patriots. About 1/3 of all colonists supported England, another 1/3 were Patriots who wanted independence, and another 1/3 attempted to remain neutral.
Did the loyalist want to fight?
Yes. They thought by force they could get the Patriots to change to Loyalists.
Why did African-Americans join the American revolution?
Some African-Americans were offered freedom by either the colonists or the British. Volunteers to the Continental Army hoped that a free United States would mean new freedoms for all races. The British offered African-Americans freedom if they fought for them, but slaves risked the chance of being punished if caught running away from their masters.
Didn't patriots not like fighting?
no but they had to fight for their freedom
What is different between a patriot and a loyalist?
Well for one thing the patriots were against the acts that were passed on from King George the third. They were ready to fight against it. The loyalist were in support of the British ideas and rules of passing down the laws and taxes.Well for one thing the patriots were against the acts that were passed on from King George the third. They were ready to fight against it. The loyalist were in support of the British ideas and rules of passing down the laws and taxes.
What did both David Walker and Henry H Garnet want slaves to do?
They wanted slaves to revolt and fight for their freedom.
Why did African Americans choose to be loyalist or patriots?
They beleved the patriots would never win the war
What motivated the patriots to fight at the beginning of the revolution?
The ideal of freedom and rights.
How did the British convince slaves to fight against the Patriots?
by promising them freedom
Why did African Patriots fight in the war?
Because they were given freedom if fought in the war
Why would the people want to be a patriot?
Because they want freedom and not want to be under Britain's command so they call themselves Patriots. You could also be a Patriot because you wanted to get over the arguments with Britain and fight for freedom
