USA HISTORY

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783

THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE TEXT SIGNERS AND LEGACY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What were the names given to the colonists who wanted to remain under British control?
A
neutralists
B
separatists
C
loyalists
D
patriots
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Loyalists were American colonists who stayed loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolutionary War, often called Tories, Royalists, or King’s Men at the time.

Detailed explanation-2: -Loyalists: colonists of the American revolutionary period who supported, and stayed loyal, to the British monarchy.

Detailed explanation-3: -Loyalists were colonists in the Thirteen Colonies who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolutionary War, often referred to as Tories, Royalists or King’s Men at the time.

Detailed explanation-4: -Interesting Facts About Patriots and Loyalists Other names for patriots included Sons of Liberty, Rebels, Whigs, and Colonials. Other names for loyalists included Tories, Royalists, and the King’s Friends.

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