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the colonist were upset because the british government, after being lenient, tried to enfore the stamp act and also raise taxes. When George the 3rd come to throne (in 1760) he had expanded restrictive trading. (the taxes were to help support the british troops in North America)

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What was the conflict between the Tories and the Patriots?

The Patriots and the Tories were two groups of people during the American Revolution. The Patriots were a group of "rebels" against the King(George III) and wanted freedom and independence in America. The Tories were "loyalists", that is, loyal to the King. They were against independence in America and were proud of being British. They most likely just didn't want conflict with Britain during this time.


Why did colonist call themselves patriots or loyalist?

they called themselves patriots because they were against British rule


Did the declaration list complaints against the British Parliament?

Yes, the Declaration of Independence listed several complaints against the British Parliament. It highlighted grievances such as taxation without representation, the imposition of unfair laws, and the refusal to address the colonies' concerns. These complaints were aimed at justifying the colonies' decision to seek independence from British rule.


How did the British convince slaves to fight against the Patriots?

by promising them freedom


Did the loyalists completely disagree with the patriots opposition to the british imposition of taxes in the colonies?

the loyalist did disagree with patriot's oppinion of taxes, because the the british had protected the colonist during war, and according to Ambrose Serle she critized that the colonies were like enemies of the british, also she believed that the complaints against the british wasn't strong enough to revolt against the British. also that colonies hurt England finacilly, but since the existed the governer had to protect the colonist.

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Were the soldiers in the Continental Army volunteers?

The Patriots were the American colonists who rebelled against the British in the American Revolution. The American colonists who stayed loyal to the British and were against the Patriots were called Loyalists.


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What was the conflict between the Tories and the Patriots?

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Where did the battle of kettle creek take place?

the patriots


What was disadvantages for the British against the Patriots?

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What do you call colonists who support the British?

They were called Loyalists. Most loyalist moved to Canada after America prevailed in the Revolutionary War. People who did not have an opinion were Neutralists. People who were against the British were Patriots (thank god for them)


What was the name of the secret groups of patriots that fought the king during the revolutionary war?

The secret groups of patriots that fought against the British king during the American Revolutionary War were commonly known as the "Sons of Liberty." Formed in the early 1760s, this organization played a crucial role in resisting British taxation and policies, organizing protests, and promoting the cause of independence. They were instrumental in events like the Boston Tea Party and worked to unite colonists against British rule.


Who fought against one another in the revolutionary?

In the Revolutionary War the U.S. was fighting against the British for their freedom.


What werethe colonists called who fought against the british?

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Why did colonist call themselves patriots or loyalist?

they called themselves patriots because they were against British rule