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The Tories believed in the British crown and Divine Right. They believed that the British throne was necessary for order.

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Did the whigs want independence or the tories?

The Whigs generally supported independence during the American Revolutionary War, while the Tories were more likely to support remaining loyal to the British crown.


Who were the Tories?

The Tories were loyalists. For example, after the US Declaration of Independence, people started taking sides, either as a patriot or as a loyalist. If you were a loyalist, you were one who remained loyal to the king and felt you had to defend England. If you were a patriot, you supported independence. The Tories were members of a political party called Loyalists that existed in the 17th and 19th centuries.


Why did the Tories flee the US?

The Tories fled the US during the American Revolutionary War because they were loyal to the British crown and were at risk of persecution or harm by the American patriots who were fighting for independence. Many Tories left the US and went back to Britain or other British territories.


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Grassroots support refers to the backing, advocacy, or involvement of a community or group of individuals who share common interests or concerns. It often originates at a local level and relies on the collective efforts of ordinary citizens rather than formal organizations or institutions. Grassroots support is crucial for creating momentum and bringing about social or political change.


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Who did the Tories side with?

The Tories sided with Britain.


Did the whigs want independence or the tories?

The Whigs generally supported independence during the American Revolutionary War, while the Tories were more likely to support remaining loyal to the British crown.


What is a nickname for progressive conservative party?

the Tories


Englishmen who opposed King James the second?

Whigs


Why were Tories called Tories?

The MP's that became known as the Tories were the King's allies in parliament. The Whigs, who were the opposition nicknamed the government 'Tories' originally as an insult after a notorious band of thieves and bandits from Donegal in Ireland.


Where can one find information on tories?

One can find information on Tories (British Political Party) from: Wikipedia, Conservatives, Blogging Tories, Tories Fighting For The King, History Learning Site, Conservative Homes.


The colonist who supported the war for Independence were called what?

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.


Who were the Patriots Loyalist Tories and Neutral?

The Tories were - Loyalists The Patriots were - Rebels No Neutral team


Term by which the American patriots were commonly known to distinguish them from the American tories?

Whigs. Tories were the Loyalists.


What is the significance of loyalist and Tories?

Loyalists and tories provided crack/elite forces to the British. They also eroded American trust and support for independence. Tories were able to infiltrate American societies easily. Loyalists were armed like Americans, with long rifles able for sniping and special missions like the Americans used to success. The british used them poorly; the loyalists could have done much more.


How did the tories get their name?

by the king


What were the names of loyalists?

tories