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The American colonists who still supported the British were called loyalists or Tories (for the dwindling Tory political party, used to ridicule conservative politicians close to George III).
It was difficult for any colonist to remain "neutral" when pressured by both sides, who considered anyone not "for" them to be "against" them.
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What happened to the Loyalists after the war?
The loyalists were individuals that lived within the colonies yet still gave their loyalty to the British. After the Revolutionary War many of the loyalist left the colonies to live in Canada territories.
Who did Henry Clinton fight for during the revoulutionary war the british or the colonies?
Henry Clinton was a British military commander. he fought for the British.
When did the marquis de Lafayette arrive in the colonies?
The Marquis de Lafayette arrived in the colonies on 1777.
Why was the declaration of independence an important statement for our country?
It declared the colonies free from British authority, establishing the shared destiny of the states in their fight for self government.
The British hired nearly 30000 troops from Germany to help them fight the colonists These mercenaries or were the?
German mercenaries called Hessians were hired to help the British fight in the colonies. Although this was not a popular move with the British people, Britain had no choice after having never replenished its army to previous numbers following the Seven Years War.
