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Who was involved in the American What were some of the differences between Patriots and Revolution? Loyalists?​

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The American Revolutionary War was a war fought between Great Britain and the original 13 British colonies in North America. The war took place from 1775 to 1783 with fighting in North America and other places.

  • Loyalist- a colonist who supported the crown/king of England.
  • Patriot- a colonist who rejected British rule over the colonies during the American Revolution.

Loyalists

  • Also known as Tories, King’s Men, Royalists
  • Made up of :
  • Wealthy merchants
  • Old “official” class
  • Large planters
  • Professional men
  • Conservatives
  • Scottish Highlanders

Patriots

  • Also known as Whigs
  • Made up nearly half of the population, which included:
  • Small farmers
  • Artisans
  • Some large landholders
  • Stood ready to fight for a “redress of grievances”,

for independence if need be

  • Feared tyranny and “no representation”
User Ishanbakshi
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Answer:

I recommend looking up patriot vs loyalist

Step-by-step explanation:

but for starters the loyalists had a very well trained army and the Patriots were practically random people led by the sons of liberty and continental congress

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