i believe they called them lobsterbacks mainly because of the red coats that they wore.
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The British were called "lobster backs" mainly because of their coats. The colour of their coats was red. The connection to lobsters is their colour,red.
They were called lobsterbacks because of their red coats. Lobsters have RED backs.
The best epithet was rebel, scum or trash was more common.
British soldiers were also called lobsterbacks because of their red uniforms. Some patriots were known as minutemen because of how quickly the could prepare for battle.
American soldiers were typically referred to as Colonials or Patriots during the Revolution.
The nickname was Yankees. I'm not sure why, but I know that it was at first meant to be an insult but the Americans instead took pride to what they were and began calling themselves Yankees which triggered the song "Yankee Doodle."
they were not wrong. they were our colony but since Americans hate the British they are characterized as being wrong.