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Georgia State History 8th grade

Why did the English colonists that stayed loyal to the country (loyalists) stay loyal?

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Some colonists who were not persuaded by the political struggle joined the British for personal gain or military glory. Some joined out of sheer loyalty to the Crown — they still believed themselves loyal British citizens. There were also many American farmers willing to sell their goods to the British for profit.
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