THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
BRITISH LOYALISTS VS AMERICAN PATRIOTS DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
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Returned to England
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Fled to other parts of the Americas still under British control
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Were imprisoned and some were even executed
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Stayed in the United States and became citizens of the new republic
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Detailed explanation-1: -What Happened to the Loyalists? In the end, many Loyalists simply left America. About 80, 000 of them fled to Canada or Britain during or just after the war. Because Loyalists were often wealthy, educated, older, and Anglican, the American social fabric was altered by their departure.
Detailed explanation-2: -The surrender of Cornwallis and his army in October of that year convinced the British government to negotiate an end to the war and recognize America’s independence. The Treaty of Paris was signed on September 3, 1783, which marked the end of the Revolutionary War.
Detailed explanation-3: -Some of the richest and most prominent Loyalists went to Britain. Southern Loyalists, many taking along their slaves, went to the West Indies and the Bahamas, particularly to the Abaco Islands. About 6, 000 of the exiles went to London or other British locales.
Detailed explanation-4: -Along with this group of black Loyalists, about 80, 000 other Loyalists chose to leave the independent United States after the Patriot victory in order to remain members of the British Empire. Wealthy men like Thomas Hutchinson who had the resources went to London.