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What was the percentage of colonists who wanted independence from England in 1774?
By 1774, it is estimated that only about one-third of the American colonists actively supported independence from England. This group, often referred to as the Patriots, was opposed by another third who remained loyal to the British Crown, known as Loyalists, while the remaining third were indifferent or neutral regarding the conflict. The desire for independence grew over the following years, especially leading up to the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
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How were the colonists that wanted independence from England called?
They were called rebels or patriots, depending on who you talked to.
Why did the colonists want English rule to end?
They wanted independence from England to become their own nation
What were the long term historical factors that moved America toward independence from Britain?
Colonists of the United States of America wanted Independence from England because they were given unfair taxes and did not have the freedom they wanted.
Why the colonies wanted independence from?
they wanted Independence from England
What did colonists realize after fighting alongside British soldiers?
They were very different from the British soldiers and wanted to declare independence from England.
Why did the colonists take up arms against the English government?
The colonists declared independence from Britain due to unfair taxes and tyranny. They declared there independence on July 4th ,1776.
What group wanted American independence?
the colonists
In 1776 which document did the colonists write to tell England that they wanted to be free from British rule?
declaration of independence
What did the colonists realize after fighting alongside British soldiers?
They were very different from the British soldiers and wanted to declare independence from England.
Why did the colonists decision to decide independence?
They wanted to be treated right.
How did the civil revolution star?
the colonists wanted independence from Britain
Why were the colonists fighting the British?
The Colonist's were being used as the bank for England. England was in terrible debt due to the wars in Europe and fighting Spain. The biggest issue was that the colonists had no right's to speak to what the British where doing to them. They were 'being taxed without representation' and had enough. If the British were to give the Colonies representation in Parliament they would kept the colonies under the crown.
