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the loyalist were people that kept loyal to the king.
fought against the rebels (patriots ),because they didnt want Great Britain to have independence. the patriots won the independence from the loyalist.
The Loyalists were colonists who supported the British Crown against the rebelling Patriots. It is estimated that the Loyalists numbered around half a million at the start of the war, most of them upperclass-men and Highlander Scotsmen.
In general, the Loyalists mainly played a supporting role to the British Army; rarely did they conduct any operation on their own, let alone successfully. Most Loyalists did not fight on the front lines, instead helping support the Royal Army by providing food and clothing.
Those that did conduct armed conflict were often ranked among the fencibles, and gave valuable support during fights. Signficantly, during the American invasion of Canada in 1775, Allan Maclean's 84th Regiment of Foot, composed entirely of Loyalists, helped the Redcoats successfully defend Quebec from the Patriot invasion. This victory ultimately ended any plans of the colonies annexing Canadian territory throughout the war. Had the Loyalists not been garrisoned in Quebec, Canada today might possibly be a part of the United States.
Other notable events with Loyalists include the British Occupations of Boston and New York, and the disastrous Burgoyne's Invasion.
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Why did Hamilton defend Loyalists in court after the American Revolution?
why did hamilton defend the loyalists in court after the american revolution
What 3 groups were the American colonists divided into during the American revolution?
loyalists, patriots, and redcoats
Who remain loyal to the King of England during American Revolution?
the loyalists
What was the American Revoulution?
The American Revolution was war through which the 13 original states and Vermont won their independence from Britain.
What european country fought in the American Revoulution?
Several did. Britain, France, Spain, and the Netherlands all fought in the American Revolution.
When did the American revoulution end?
In 1778
What was before the Battle of Bunker Hill?
american revoulution
What battle was before the Battle of Bunker Hill?
american revoulution
Another name for the American tories?
Loyalists
Who was the King of France during the American Revoulution?
King Louis XVI.
Why did Hamilton defend Loyalists in court after the American Revolution?
why did hamilton defend the loyalists in court after the american revolution
What 3 groups were the American colonists divided into during the American revolution?
loyalists, patriots, and redcoats
Who are the loyalists patriots in the American Revolution?
The loyalists were the people who stayed loyal to the king.
Who remain loyal to the King of England during American Revolution?
the loyalists
What was the American Revoulution?
The American Revolution was war through which the 13 original states and Vermont won their independence from Britain.
What has the author Wilbur Henry Siebert written?
Wilbur Henry Siebert has written: 'The loyalists of Pennsylvania' -- subject(s): Accessible book, American loyalists, History 'The underground railroad from slavery to freedom' -- subject(s): Fugitive slaves, Underground Railroad 'General Washington and the loyalists' -- subject(s): American loyalists 'The Loyalists and Six Nation Indians in the Niagara Peninsula' -- subject(s): Accessible book 'East Florida as a refuge of southern loyalists, 1774-1785' -- subject(s): American loyalists, History 'The Loyalist refugees of New Hampshire' -- subject(s): American loyalists, History 'The government of Ohio, its history and administration' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Politics and government, History 'The Loyalists and Six Nation Indians in the Niagara Peninsula' 'The flight of American loyalists to the British Isles' -- subject(s): Accessible book, American loyalists
Did the loyalists win the American revolutionary war?
No, the United States prevailed over the Loyalists.
