Some colonists had extreme national pride and believed that they were still British by nationality even though they were not born in Great Britain. These British loyalists believed in the British rule and were deeply Loyal to the King of England.
Some colonists had extreme national pride and believed that they were still British by nationality even though they were not born in Great Britain. These British loyalists believed in the British rule and were deeply Loyal to the King of England.
During the American Revolutionary Period (and War for Independence), numerous colonists remained loyal to Great Britain for several reasons. First, some genuinely believed that British rule was not only proper but also necessary for the survival of the colonies. Second, some distrusted the diverse set of patriot-leaders who were taking upon themselves the weighty task of founding a new nation. Third, still more were simply adhering to the convictions of their family, friends, and local community: it was most important to these colonists to stand in line with the prevailing opinions of the people most important to them.
Loyalists were American colonists who remained loyal to the Kingdom of Great Britain (and the British monarchy) during and after the American Revolutionary War. They were often referred to as Tories, Royalists, or King's Men by the Patriots, those that supported the revolution. When their cause was defeated, about 20% of the Loyalists left the US to resettle in other parts of the British Empire, in Britain or elsewhere in British North America (especially New Brunswick), where they were called United Empire Loyalists; some went to the British West Indies, especially the Bahamas). Black Loyalists made up some of the Loyalist community. They lost all the property left behind, but were compensated by British claims procedures
The revenue acts were designed to raise funds from the colonies for Britain and its contract companies. In some cases, this was explained as restitution for the costs of maintaining military forces in America. Many colonists were upset because they had no say over the passage or enforcement of these acts, because they had no direct representation in Parliament. This continuing quarrel between Britain and the colonies eventually provoked armed rebellion in the Revolutionary War (1775-1783).
The British giving unfair rights to the Colonists. and the british were giving many many intolerable acts to colonist which made them rebell but some stayed loyal majority began the war and sucsessfully won.
Great Britain tried to make the Anglican Church the church of the nation. The colonists fled in search of a land that would allow them freedom to practice their religion, or no religion at all.
because they wanted to be free from britain.
The patriots were for independence. Those who were loyal to the king were called loyalists.
Protection from the French
one reason. They wanted to stay British subjects because Britain was the world's most powerful military power.
Loyalists believed that colonists should remain loyal to the British Crown, while Patriots believed in liberty and independence from Great Britain. Patriots also believed that depending on Britain could bring you ruin and desolation. Loyalists also believed that some of the Patriots' concerns were exaggerated.
Some were members of the Anglican Church in England. Others depended on the British for their jobs. Some colonists were afraid of what would happen if they challenged the established government, or they believed they should 'live and let live', and just let the British maintain control. Some just simply didn't know what was going on.
During the American Revolution, large numbers of colonists remained loyal to Great Britain even after hostilities had broken out for various reasons. Some did not believe that colonists were capable of self-government. Some had too much respect for the age and stability of the British Empire. Others were concerned about the economic trouble that would follow from separating from Britain. Still others were simply following the decision taken by respected family members or civic leaders. Many other practical and principled reasons motivated the Loyalists, as well.
Because.
abcdefg
the british offered freedom to them if they fought for britain.
one reason. They wanted to stay British subjects because Britain was the world's most powerful military power.
Regarding the American Revolutionary War, part of the population in the 13 colonies wanted to remain part of Great Britain. They were not an overwhelming number, but it helped Great Britain's war effort to have some of the colonists in favor of remaining part of Great Britain.