TYPES OF LOYALISTS (1776 - 1815) - United Empire Loyalists

1. Neutral but tormented by Patriots.

2. Wanted their unique customs protected.

3. Loyal to Britain and feared democracy.

4. Slaves wanting freedom.

5. Iroquois fearing American farmers.

6. Wanted religious freedom ie. Quakers, Mennonites.

7. Recruited - went for the best deal (Free land in Canada!)

8. Picked the wrong horse. They thought Britain would win, but were wrong & had to flee.

Many fled the Thirteen Colonies after the Americans won their freedom from the British.
The Patriots won their independence and the country of the U.S.A.was born.

• Until 1788 Britain gave support (supplies, food, land, tools) to Loyalists who moved up to Canada.

The 13 colonies were: Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Delaware, Pennsylvania,
Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia. (Northeastern Coast of the U.S., beside the Atlantic Ocean).

Edselect -BNA

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