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What document permitted colonists to settle on land claimed by their ruler?
The document is called a charter.
What country were the colonists seeking independence from?
During the American Revolutionary Period, the colonists were seeking independence from Great Britain, one of the most powerful nations in Europe. Although most of the colonists had originated in Great Britain (or, England, as it was sometimes called), over the years their relationship with the "mother country" had deteriorated to the point of rebellion.
Colonists who wanted freedom from England were called?
Patriots
Where did North American colonists come from?
The colonists came from England to settle in the new world. When they first arrived they were called pilgrims and later were called colonists.
Who were the loyalist in the American revolutionary?
Some of the colonists in new England were called loyalists, or tories.
This document called for the colonists' independence from England?
The Declaration of Independence
Colonists who opposed independence from England were called?
Loyalists
What were the American colonists called who wanted there independence from England?
Colonists or rebels, depending on which side you were on...
How were the colonists that wanted independence from England called?
They were called rebels or patriots, depending on who you talked to.
What is the document called that states the reasons why the colonists wanted to break away from Britain?
The Delaration of Independence
Why is the Declaration of Independence also called a document of war?
The Declaration of Independence was a letter written to King George telling him that the colonists wanted to be free. It is considered a war document because it is really what started the Revolutionary War.
Colonists who fought were called?
"Patriots" was the name given to the Colonists who fought for independence. Loyalists aka. "Tories", were those Colonists who remained "loyal" to King George III i.e. England.
Which document explained the reasons that the colonies were breaking away from England to form their own country?
the document was called the Declaration of Independence written by Thomas Jefferson
What were the colonists who wanted to fight for independence called?
The colonists who wanted to fight for independence from Britain were known as the Patriots.
What were colonists that supported independence called?
Patriots.
Colonists who supported independence were called?
Patriots
How long after the Revolutionary War was the Declaration of Independence signed?
I am afraid you are confused. The Declaration of Independence was signed BEFORE the war. It resulted in the war. That is why it is called the Declaration of Independence the colonists declared themselves free of England.
