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What was the position of the loyalists after the Declaration of Independence?

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Updated: 8/22/2023

In many places it was dangerous to be a Loyalists- at least publicly. Loyal Patriots sometimes harassed Loyalists, attacking their farms and property and even driving them out of their town. Families were sometimes bitterly divided.

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What caused colonists to call themselves Patriots or Loyalists?

The Declaration of Independence

What were reasons against Declaration of Independence?

the loyalists belived that

What was the first document posted?

the declaration of independence the declaration of independence the declaration of independence

What year was Declaration of Independence singed?

The Declaration of Independence was singed in 1776

What important document starts with the words When in the course of human events?

It is The Declaration of Independence.

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What caused colonists to call themselves Patriots or Loyalists?

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Wanted independence from Great Britain after the signing of the Declaration of Independence.?

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What were reasons against Declaration of Independence?

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What two sides emerged in response to the Declaration of Independence?

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What two sides emerged response to the Declaration of Independence?

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Two sides emerged in response to the Declaration of Independence?

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What two sides emerged in response of the declaration independence?

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Supported great Britain after the sining of the Declaration of Independence?

Those who remained loyal to Britain were known as loyalists, or United Empire Loyalists.

How did the loyalists react to the Declaration of Independence?

Loyalists were against the Declaration of Independence. They believed that America should be loyal to Britain. Many Loyalists simply left America. About 80,000 of them fled to Canada or Britain during or just after the war. Because Loyalists were often wealthy, educated, older, and Anglican, the American social fabric was altered by their departure.

What was John Hancock's official position at the time he signed the Declaration of Independence?

John Hancock was the President of the Continental Congress and the first to sign the Declaration of Independence.

What document do both men claim support their position?

Declaration of Independence

What group of colonies faced hostility as a result of their views regarding thr declaration of independence?

Loyalists. Hence the word taken from loyal.

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