Loyalist (American Revolution)
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loyalist-american-revolution-216-4397791
title:
Loyalist (American Revolution)
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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. They were opposed by the Patriots or Whigs, who supported the revolution, and considered them "persons inimical to the liberties of America." Prominent Loyalists repeatedly assured the British government that many thousands of them would spring to arms and fight for the Crown. The British government act
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Colonists loyal to Britian during the American Revolution
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loyalist_(American_Revolution)
date created:
2004-11-08T22:12:51Z
date modified:
2024-09-12T22:33:43Z
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