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Why did some colonists stay loyal to England?

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Some colonists maintained loyal to Britain for military glory and to stay loyal to the crown.
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Although many did believe that independence would inevitably come, most colonists maintained loyalty to King George III of England who, they assumed, was being misled by corrupt court ministers conspiring to enslave the colonies.

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