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To list just a few:
- Lt. Col. James Chalmers, Commander, First Battalion of Maryland Loyalists and author of anti-"Common Sense" pamphlet entitled "Plain Truth" in 1776.
- John Butler, Colonel commanding Butler's Rangers in the Mohawk Valley).
- Joseph Brant Thayendenegea, Mohawk war leader .
- Sir John Johnson, commander of the King's Royal Regiment of New York).
- William Franklin, Governor of New Jersey, son of Benjamin Franklin.
NOTE:
Contrary to popular opinion in America 'Benedict Arnold' was not regarded a 'loyalist' by the UELs. In fact, he was "expunged" officially from the Loyalist Directory in 1799. Remember: to the loyalists, the patriots were the 'traitors'. So, notwithstanding his subsequent 'change of heart', Arnold remained anathema to those who had sided with The Crown from the beginning of the conflict and who suffered greatly as a result.
Loyalists were basically colonists loyal to the king. They were usually rich merchants or businessmen, and often fled to England. They fled the country in fear of being "tarred and feathered" by the Patriots, particularly by the Brothers of Liberty. The term "tarred and feathered" refers to the complete immersing of a man in hot tar and then the dumping on feathers upon him, in order to make the feathers stick to the tar on the loyalist. This was both humiliating and extremely agonizing.
Loyalists were one of three groups in the Revolutionary War. The first group was the Patriot group, famously the group against the King. Then of course, there were loyalists who were for the king. And lastly, there were those neutral in the war, with no particular view upon the subject.
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What was the most important revolution?
Probably either the French Revolution or the American Revolution
Reasons why William Prescott was famous?
William Prescott was most famous for The Battle Of Bunker(Breeds) Hill. It was the first formal Battle of the American Revolution, it happened shortly after the shots had been fired at Lexington and Concord.
Was the American Revolution avoidable?
Most scholars think not.
What are some pro-loyalist arguments on the American revolution?
Loyalists were from all different social classesMost worked for queen/kingWe were tarred and feathered but we still have a want to be with kingBritain most powerful nation so, if rebellion happens they will surely dieProtectionThe British may have taxed the colonists, but they also paid many of them.
What is the name of the most important African American who fought in the American revolution?
crispus attucks
Why didn't most American support the revolution when it began?
Most Americans were more loyalists than Patriots.
What became of the Loyalists after the revolution?
Most of them remained in the independent US. The lack of widescale reciminations against the Loyalists was one of the more enlightened aspects of the American Revolution. Those who did depart usually went to Canada or the UK.
When did the loyalists get kicked out?
If you mean the 'loyalists', which were pro-British colonists during the American Revolution, then they were never kicked out. Some were considered unpatriotic, which was only true in some cases, but most loyalists stayed in the colonies and were declared Americans after the war.
Why didn't most Americans support the revolution when it began?
Most Americans were more loyalists than Patriots.
What famous people in the revolution have the initials B A?
The most well-known person in the American Revolution who had the initials "B A" was Benedict Arnold.
Who was the most famous spy in the American revolution?
The most famous spy was Nathan Hale. He was a spy for Long Island. Unfortanatly he was caught by the British and got hung.
Who led the most famous small militia force in the south during the American revolution?
George Washington.
Who were the loyalists who was their leader and what eventually happened to them?
The Loyalists were colonists who continued to support the Crown (Britain) at the start and during the American Revolution. One prominent Loyalist figure was Thomas Hutchinson of Massachusetts. After the war most went to Canada or the Caribbean or back to England to escape the hatred an abuse.
What famous United States city was the hotbed for revolt during American Revolution?
Boston most often receives that credit.
What place is most similar to the American Revolution?
The American Revolution was an event not a location.
Were most native Americans patriots loyalists or a neutrals?
Most Native American tribes sided with the British because they promised that there would be no expansion beyond the Appalachian Range.
Why was the Alamo the most famous battle of the Texas Revolution?
The Alamo is the most famous battle of the Texas Revolution because of the bravery of the men who fought there.
