Being well trained and having a disciplined force
was a big advantage for the British. It gave the soldiers the mind set of not running from anything or towards anything. They listened to their head general and they followed the orders of what they were supposed to do.
What were the benefits of the Loyalists and Patriots?
The patriots advantages included
fighting on their home ground
; fighting for the freedom of their own land, which gave them an advantage over the hired Hessians of the British army; and their brilliant leader George Washington.
What were the advantages and disadvantages of the loyalists?
| Patriot Advantages Patriot Disadvantages | Fighting to protect their homes No regular army | Fighting against mercenaries (Hessians) Lack of weapons and ammunition |
|---|
What impact did loyalists have?
Tens of thousands of Loyalists migrated to British North America during and after the war. This boosted the population, led to the creation of Upper Canada and New Brunswick, and heavily
influenced the politics and culture of what would become Canada
.
What are reasons to be a loyalist?
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 and jobs in the government.
What did Loyalists believe?
Loyalists wanted to pursue
peaceful forms of protest
because they believed that violence would give rise to mob rule or tyranny. They also believed that independence would mean the loss of economic benefits derived from membership in the British mercantile system. Loyalists came from all walks of life.
What are the disadvantages of being a patriot?
- May lead to the social exclusion of minorities.
- Some people may take it too far.
- May promote arrogant behavior.
- May prevent people to value other cultures.
- Nationalism may prevent people from learning new languages.
- People may feel superior to other nationalities.
Where was loyalist support the strongest?
The Loyalists
Loyalists were strongest in
the Carolinas and Georgia
and weakest in New England. Some remained loyalists because they were members of the Anglican Church, headed by the British king.
Did the Loyalists have to pay taxes?
British citizens living in England paid more taxes than the
American colonists. The colonists who agreed with Parliament's point of view were called Loyalists. They supported the taxes since the money was going to help the British government and help pay for their own defense.
What are the bad things about Loyalists?
The Patriots were not a tolerant group, and Loyalists suffered regular harassment,
had their property seized
, or were subject to personal attacks. The process of “tar and feathering,” for example, was brutally violent.
What happened to Loyalists after the war?
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.
Why did the Loyalists leave?
The Loyalists were
forced to leave their American homes as refugees
. Some men left early in the war to join British forces headquartered in New York City or Québec City. Other families were forced to flee when their neighbours persecuted them or destroyed their homes and property.
What does being a loyalist mean?
:
one who is or remains loyal especially to a political cause
, party, government, or sovereign.
What did the loyalists fight for?
They fought for
the British not out
of loyalty to the Crown, but from a desire for freedom, which the British promised them in return for their military service.
What is an example of loyalist?
One of the most prominent group of Loyalists were, maybe not surprisingly,
the African-American slave population
. The British promised them freedom and station in Great Britain in return for their support during the Revolutionary War.
Which colonist will make the best spy for the patriot cause?
Colonist E
would make the best spy because he is quiet about his support for the British. He respects them as a political and military power.
