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Loyalists felt that they were better off staying within British rule. The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to explain reasons and request a peaceful separation from British rule. Signing the Declaration would have been against their beliefs.
Contrary to how the American Revolution is portrayed in most American schools, the Revolutionary position was really not the majority opinion in the United States prior to and during much of the American Revolution. Most Americans were quite content to be British colonists. The British had successfully protected the colonies during the Seven Years War (known in the USA as the French and Indian War). Additionally, most Southerners preferred to have a good and stable trading partner like Britain form whom they could depend on consistent purchase orders and shipment protection. This pro-British attitude in the South was actually the reason why the Continental Congress chose George Washington, a Virginian, to lead the US Army. Otherwise, there would be little reason for Southerners to support the Revolution.
Cities in general were loyalist bastions as well. New York was well-known during the American Revolution for having many pro-British loyalists due to the incredible amount of commerce and trade that went on in that city. Many New Yorkers were quite proud when British General Clinton made Fort Tryon (in north Manhattan) his headquarters to manage the war in the North. Boston and Providence were really the only two cities that were wholeheartedly galvanized revolutionaries.
The loyalists were loyal to Britain and didn't want to break ties to there country.
Are we talking American War of Independence.? Then I am surprised you don't know the answer...it is self explanatory, they were loyal to George III and did not want to be ruled by anyone else.
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Why did the south become the main battle ground of the war in 1778?
Because Henry Clinton knew that many loyalist lived in the south. He hoped that if British troops marched through the south, loyalists would join them
Who helped win the American Revolution?
Benjamin Franklin (America's first diplomat) went to France and asked them to join the war on our side because we needed a navy. After Saratoga, they joined.
Why was the victory at Saratoga seen as a turning point?
The battle of Saratoga was called the "turning point" of the American Revolution because it was the first victory for the American patriots. After this battle, the patriot's victory convinced the French to join in the Revolution on the American side, thus providing much military support for the U.S. soldiers.
Battle That Convinced the French To Join Th American Side?
During the American Revolution, the French finally decided to provide significant help to the American cause after the Battle of Saratoga. Actually consisting of several distinct battles, the Saratoga victory came in 1777 and was followed by a formal American/French alliance along with military and other support from France.
How did Washington change his enlistment policy during the revolution?
by allowing FREE African Americans to join the army
American colonists who did not join the fight for independence and maintained allegiance to the King?
Were called Loyalists.
What is a summary of join or die1754?
summary of join or die,1754 American revolution shut up
When did France join America during the American Revolution?
After the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga.
How did you join a regiment in the American revolution after the regiment was created?
I am not really sure
Why do we as Canadians study the American Revolution?
All people study the history of all countries for what can be learned from it. Canada was directly involved in the American Revolution, for example, when an American delegation went to Quebec to ask them to join the revolution (they didn't because the thought their Catholic faith wouldn't fare well as a result). Also the Loyalists left the colonies and settled in Toronto, making Toronto a place where the US was not very popular. In the US we study the British Empire, too.
What battle of the American Revolution made the French decide to join American forces?
The Battle of Saratoga,
Why did colonists abandon their country and join the American Revolution?
They believed they were fighting for their freedom.
What convinced people to join the American revolution?
Representation in government, and freedom from Great Britain.
What does the(join or die) cartoon above was used to describe an opinion related to?
The American Revolution
When did African Americans join military forces?
As early as the American Revolution and in all wars since.
How did the leaders of the American revolution persuade others to join the cause at such a high cost?
Crispus Attucks, an African American who eccaped slavery.
Can lesbians join the daughters of the American revolution?
Yes. They are only concerned if you are an ancestor to someone who fought in the war.
