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The Patriots were the one's who started the American Revolution because they wanted to be a separate country and the Loyalists were the people who were Loyal to the crown of England

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Some of the colonists in New England were called loyalists, or tories.

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The Patriots in the American Revolution wanted American independence.


How are the loyalist different patriots?

loyalists were people who were loyal to king george the third during the American revolution. patriots faught against the british army and their king.


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Why are the patriots called the patriots?

Supporters of the American Revolution were called patriots, and a lot of the American Revolution took place in New England.


Why are the patriots called patriots?

Supporters of the American Revolution were called patriots, and a lot of the American Revolution took place in New England.


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A loyalist is someone who was loyal to King George during the American Revolution


What is the difference between loyalists and patriots?

'Loyalists' were loyal to the Crown of England. 'Patriots' supported the war for independence during the time of the American Revolution. Loyalist were fighting under command of British. While, the Patriots aka rebels fought for there independence.


What was the percentage loyalist population?

Loyalist made up about twenty percent of the population during the American Revolution.


What defines a loyalist during the American revolution?

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