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What happened to the colonists who opposed the Declaration of Independence in 1776?
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They got put to death by being hung. But few if any actually were hung. These folks were called Loyalists.
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Which colony did not sign the declaration of independence?
New York opposed the Declaration of Independence.
What groups did the continental congress hope to sway by the declaration of independence?
The original purpose of the U.S. Declaration of Independence was to gain support from the king. When this intention failed the Continental Congress hoped to sway groups including the uncommitted colonists, Spain, France, and those that opposed BritainÕs control.
Who were the grievances in the declaration of independence address to?
The Declaration of Independence names King George III, through Parliament and "his Governors" (although Parliament was not under his direct control, it typically did not pass laws he opposed).
What nation did the Declaration of Independence make?
Several countries have declared independence from colonial masters, as opposed to gaining a negotiated independence. Two that come to mind are Rhodesia and the USA.
What are people who opposed independence called?
The term for supporters of Independence was Patriots, and the British may have termed them Yankees as well.
What happened to the colonists that opposed the declaration of independence'?
they either sucked it up or moved to back to England
Did the declaration reflect the opinions of all the colonists at the time?
No. The usual thinking is that about one-third of the colonists supported independence, about one-third opposed it, and the other third had no strong opinion on the matter.
Which colony did not sign the declaration of independence?
New York opposed the Declaration of Independence.
Colonists who opposed independence from England were called?
Loyalists
What groups did the continental congress hope to sway by the declaration of independence?
The original purpose of the U.S. Declaration of Independence was to gain support from the king. When this intention failed the Continental Congress hoped to sway groups including the uncommitted colonists, Spain, France, and those that opposed BritainÕs control.
What actions of Great Britain pushed the colonists to revolution?
The most significant one was the levying of taxes on the colonies by the British parliament (as opposed to the colonial legislatures) in which the colonists had no representation. However if you will read the U.S. Declaration of Independence you will find a long list of grievances. Michael Montagne
Who were the grievances in the declaration of independence address to?
The Declaration of Independence names King George III, through Parliament and "his Governors" (although Parliament was not under his direct control, it typically did not pass laws he opposed).
A colonist who opposed the revolution?
The Patriots are the group of colonists that faced hostility.
What nation did the Declaration of Independence make?
Several countries have declared independence from colonial masters, as opposed to gaining a negotiated independence. Two that come to mind are Rhodesia and the USA.
What were the loyalists and patriots beliefs?
The loyalists were people who opposed the war for independence while the patriots were American colonists who wanteed the independence
What are people who opposed independence called?
The term for supporters of Independence was Patriots, and the British may have termed them Yankees as well.
Who were the oldest and youngest signers of the Declaration of Independence?
The youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence was Edward Rutledge of Southern Carolina. He was 26. He was also initially opposed to independence, but signed the Declaration for the sake of unanimity.The oldest signer was Benjamin Franklin, who was 70 at the time. At the signing, Franklin famously said "We must all hang together, or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately."
