During the American Revolutionary War, approximately one-third of Georgians were loyalists who favored remaining loyal to Great Britain. This group, known as Loyalists, included various individuals such as wealthy landowners and merchants who had strong ties to British trade and governance. The remaining two-thirds of the population largely supported independence from British rule, leading to a significant divide within the colony.
During the Revolutionary War, Georgians who supported the British government were known as Loyalists or Tories. These individuals remained loyal to the British crown and opposed the revolutionary movement, often facing hostility from Patriot factions. The Loyalists in Georgia were part of a broader group throughout the colonies that favored maintaining ties with Britain.
The treaty of Versailles favored the United States, France, and Britain. It favored them so much that it was the reason the treaty did not work.
He favored Britain.
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In the American Revolution the Loyalists were fighting for England.
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Thomas Paine
The Loyalists favored remaining subjects of England and the Patriots wanted independence for the American Colonies.
The Northern or New England colonies favored independence from Britain versus reconciliation. The middle colonies were in favor of reconciliation.
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Alfred Balfour