THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
THE TREATY OF PARIS
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -During the American Revolution, the colonies were divided between patriots and Loyalists. Many of the Loyalists were those whose livelihoods depended on the trade with the British Empire. Loyalists and those thought to be loyalists faced harsh persecution by their patriot counterparts for their loyalty to the crown.
Detailed explanation-2: -During the Revolutionary War, many loyalists were treated brutally–€” like the tarred and feathered man in this print. When the war wrapped up, loyalists often found they had to fend for themselves, or flee.
Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Some colonists who were not persuaded by the political struggle joined the British for personal gain or military glory. Some joined out of sheer loyalty to the Crown-they still believed themselves loyal British citizens. There were also many American farmers willing to sell their goods to the British for profit.