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Between 25% to 35% of the American colonists wanted to remain with British rule, rather than rebel. Some had successful businesses while others were more patriotic to Britain than the U.S. Many whose jobs were determined by trade wanted to remain loyalists , because if the revolution was successful they knew they would be out of a job.
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Some colonists loyalists who sided with Britain the other colonists were patriots who supported the right to independence?
The patriots were for independence. Those who were loyal to the king were called loyalists.
How did life change for the loyalist and the patriots?
Loyalists were usually rich colonists and patriots were usually poorer colonists so they didn't treat each other fairly. Loyalists looked down upon Patriots as if they were happy with the king and Patriots needed freedom to get rid of all the British taxes. This caused a problem in the American Revolution because not all Americans were on the same side.
What was the difference between the loyalists and the patriots?
The Loyalists were colonist who were loyal to England. They wanted to stay with England. The Patriots on the other hand were colonist who wanted to break away from England and be free and have their independence. (Fun Fact: Put 5,318,008 in a calculator. Then turn it upsides down :)
What did the patriots and the loyalists agreed mostly on?
Both groups thought that parliament was more then they could handle because of taxes. None of the two groups liked taxes and wanted to do away with them.But loyalists remained loyal to the king and did as they were told without arguments.As Patriots took a stand!
Neutralist debate questions for the Loyalists and the Patriots?
nothing because they don't like each other !
