About 15 to 20 percent of the population supported the British Crown during the war, and were known as Loyalists (or Tories). Loyalists fielded perhaps 50,000 men during the war years in support of the British Empire.
France entered the war with hopes of achieving a lasting victory against their major colonial rival Britain.
Colonial leaders, being from Britain themselves, were both against and for war against the British. The British was the premier superpower nation at the time. With a superior navy and army, there was no one that had the guts to oppose the Brits. But the colonial leaders knew that unless a war was to be fought, there was no chance at secession from the British empire.
If you were a Patriot in the American Revolution you were an American against the British.
Over-taxed colonists were the main supporters and instigators of the American Revolution. The American Revolutionary War was fought against Great Britain from 1765 to 1783.
No, we were already in debt with France from the revolutionary war.
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The war against Britain that is generally refered to is the War for Independence, which was in the Pre-Colonial time period. :)Niceguymike
France entered the war with hopes of achieving a lasting victory against their major colonial rival Britain.
The colonial militia, when utilized in such a way to take advantage of its strengths, proved to be a very effective tool for the colonists in their war against Britain.
The colonists who supported the war for independence against Great Britain were called Patriots. Those who didn't support the war were called Tories or Loyalists.
Colonial leaders, being from Britain themselves, were both against and for war against the British. The British was the premier superpower nation at the time. With a superior navy and army, there was no one that had the guts to oppose the Brits. But the colonial leaders knew that unless a war was to be fought, there was no chance at secession from the British empire.
The Declaration of Independence lists 27 grievances against Britain which are the colonists grounds for Independence
The main role of the Colonial Militia was to be the front line of the smaller battles against Britain. The Colonial Militia would also take parts protecting waterways and key roads.
The main role of the Colonial Militia was to be the front line of the smaller battles against Britain. The Colonial Militia would also take parts protecting waterways and key roads.
If you were a Patriot in the American Revolution you were an American against the British.
The American war of independence was against Britain, not just England.
Over-taxed colonists were the main supporters and instigators of the American Revolution. The American Revolutionary War was fought against Great Britain from 1765 to 1783.