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What experience did Captain Peters have that showed the colonists were unhappy with Loyalists?
Who were colonists who wanted the king to stay in charge?
They were called 'Loyalists' and they made up about 20% of the US colonies' population.
Why did the British think they might find support in the southern colonies?
There were a lot of loyalists living in the backcountry of Georgia and South Carolina
What were Colonists who wanted to remain British citizens called?
They were called Loyalists. Those who supported freedom from Britan were called Patriots.
What is the political difference between patriots and loyalists?
Loyalists support the leaders, patriots defend their country. During the American Revolution Loyalists supported the rule of the English King while Patriots wanted a new government for the colonies (they were not states yet).
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