Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
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 :
Patriots
- Made up nearly half of the population, which included:
- Stood ready to fight for a “redress of grievances”,
for independence if need be
- Feared tyranny and “no representation”