In the American Revolutionary War, Loyalists were colonists that wished to remain loyal to the British crown rather than revolt. Many fled back to Britain or north to its newly acquired lands now known as Canada.
Loyalists are people who remain loyal to the established ruler or government of a country ( I.e. colonist of the American Revolutionary period who supported the British)
Left the country for Britain and Canada.
Loyalists were persecuted during and after the American Revolutionary War primarily because they remained loyal to the British Crown, which put them at odds with the revolutionary sentiments of the Patriots. This loyalty was seen as a betrayal by many colonists who fought for independence, leading to social ostracism, property confiscation, and violence against them. In some cases, Loyalists were forced to flee to Britain or other territories to escape persecution. Their plight reflected the deep divisions and tensions within American society during the revolutionary period.
The American Revolution profoundly affected loyalists, many of whom faced social ostracism, property confiscation, and violence from their patriot neighbors. As the new United States emerged, loyalists often found themselves marginalized or forced to flee, with thousands relocating to Canada, Britain, or other British territories. Their loss of status and property marked a significant shift in the socio-political landscape of the post-revolutionary United States. Some loyalists eventually integrated into their new communities, while others continued to feel the repercussions of their allegiance to the British Crown.
There were a few reasons which led loyalists to flee Boston with the British. The British Parliament made promises of freedoms and money to some loyalists. Others were afraid that they would be attacked by the patriots if they stayed.
The American Loyalists who attempted to flee to Canada faced many troubles, but the most prominant would be persecution; because loyalists were seen as traitors to America, they were subject to brutal treatment, both physical and verbal, wherever they went. Loyalists also had trouble finding jobs or places to stay. in Canada, their situation did not improve.
They supported the British army, and some fought alongside the British. But many were forced to flee their homes and farms because of threats and violence by the supporters of independence.
Loyalists faced significant hardships during and after the American Revolutionary War, including social ostracism, violence, and property confiscation by Patriots who viewed them as traitors. Many were subjected to harassment, intimidation, and even physical attacks, leading some to flee their homes. Additionally, Loyalists often lost their businesses and land, and many relocated to Canada or Britain, where they struggled to rebuild their lives in a new environment.
Kevin Trudeau had to flee the country because he wanted to avoid jail.
Depends how many people have to flee there country - it varies every year.
Hamilton defended the Loyalists as a matter of personal principle. He believed that the persecution of Loyalists was in clear violation of the Treaty of Paris, and that it would weaken the character of the country. He therefore saw defending the Loyalists as worthwhile.
I saw a flea on my dog but my dog didn't see it flee when I tried to catch it. Did Tupac die or flee the country?
Many, many colonies were loyalists and remain so today.
Emigrants -> leaving a country
They called them Tories and loyalists because they sided with Britain, the country that was very harsh and jerk-like to the colonies.
Patriot, loyalists