USA HISTORY

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: -The main ally for the British during the war was Germany. Britain hired German mercenaries called Hessians to fight for them against the colonists.

Detailed explanation-3: -In 1585, English colonists attempted to settle at a place called Roanoke. The settlement lasted only for a short time. After initial friendly relations, hostilities developed as settlers became increasingly reliant on Native Americans for food and fighting eventually broke out between the two groups.

Detailed explanation-4: -Many tribes such as the Iroquois, Shawnee, Cherokee and Creek fought with British loyalists. Others, including the Potawatomi and the Delaware, sided with American patriots.