THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
BRITISH LOYALISTS VS AMERICAN PATRIOTS DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Loyalists
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Patriots
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Colonists who supported the British cause in the American Revolution were Loyalists, often called Tories, or, occasionally, Royalists or King’s Men.
Detailed explanation-2: -Loyalists, often called Tories, were loyal to the crown for several reasons. They were mostly upper class and lived in cities and wanted to keep their wealth and land. Many had valuable ties with the British or jobs in the royal government.
Detailed explanation-3: -On March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry signaled the coming revolution when he spoke at a Virginia convention and allegedly implored: “Give me liberty, or give me death!”
Detailed explanation-4: -Loyalists: colonists of the American revolutionary period who supported, and stayed loyal, to the British monarchy. Patriots: colonists who rebelled against British control during the American Revolution.