Support for independence among the American colonists varied widely. Estimates suggest that about one-third of the colonists actively supported independence, commonly referred to as Patriots, while another third remained loyal to the British Crown, known as Loyalists. The remaining third were neutral or undecided. This division reflected the complex political and social landscape of the time.
The colonists were fighting for their independance from Great Britain.
the colonists supported the british
Loyalists
They were called Loyalists.
the patriots not the stupid football team either
1776
freedom
The colonists were fighting for their independance from Great Britain.
to gain independance from Britain and its very high taxes on the colonists
What were coloniests that supported the dependence called?
one third
Many colonists had become wealthy at a time when britian did not have much wealth.
Many colonists had become wealthy at a time when Britain did not have much wealth.
Loyalist
Many colonists had become wealthy at a time when Britain did not have much wealth.
many colonists had become wealthy at a time when Britain did not have much wealth
Yes, of course they were. They felt that freedom (Independance) was a God-given right of humans.