American Revolution Loyalists

During the American Revolution, people had to decide which side to support. Colonists for independence from England were usually called revolutionaries or whigs. But some Americans thought that to break away from the British government would not be right; they usually were called loyalists or tories.

The British occupied New York in 1776 and it became a center for blacks from all over the colonies seeking freedom. This multiplying number helped the British with the need for labor, but also alarmed them. Whether fleeing to the British side or staying loyal to the American rebels, blacks expected freedom and equality after their service was given. By the end of the war, many blacks that served o the British side were relocated and attained liberty through traveling to British territories. Between three and four thousand blacks left New York through its port for these British territories and about one thousand were native to New York.

The american revolution was not revolutionary. The impact of the war was not the cause of change for some of the categories, but was further down the line during other times. the revolution was not revolutionary because it inflicted moderate change in the political and social categories and inflicted no change in the aspects of Slavery

1st, Resolved, That whoever shall aid, or abet, or in any manner assist in the introduction of tea, from any place whatsoever, into this colony, while it is subject, by a British act to parliament, to the payment of a duty, for the purpose of raising a revenue in American, he shall be deemed an enemy to the liberties of America.

Many claim the American revolution to be conservative; however, evidence suggests otherwise. Throughout the Eighteenth Century, short term and long term changes occurred within Colonial America. Some of the rapid changes include, and are not limited to, the change of government, the mobility of social status to even the poor, and how mercantilism rapidly changed into capitalism.

After defeating the French, the British inherited their land in North America, along with some of their Caribbean Islands. (Doc. A) Although the Britain eliminated the French threat in North America, Britain now had an increased amount of land to protect and govern because the victory encouraged more colonists to settle in the new land. The former French territory was sparsely inhabited, but soon the influx of American colonists would clash with Native Americans who populated the area. The new land that the British gained was very abundant in resources, filled with animals for hunting and trapping, and home to rivers and lakes with a copious amount of fish. This allowed for growth in their economy due to the new industries. As Canassatego explained, the Iroquois were upset that white people were taking advantage of them. They were losing control of their land, and the power was no longer in their hands. The Iroquois didn't understand what gave the whites the right to take over their land. Document B explains how the Indians did not just want the land because it was theirs, but they needed it to sustain

After a victorious win against the French in the long exhausting Seven Years War, the British were quickly faced with another challenged, war debts. Unable to paid off the debts, England decided to raise taxes on their closest allies, the colonists. To this, it ended salutary neglect as Britain rose taxes on stamps, teas, and anything else that was legal by the king. As the years passes, the colonists slowly became intolerant and agreed to join forces with one another against the British, thus began the american revolution. Moreover, in Yorktown, the final battle of the American Revolution, the colonists won as they proudly claim their victory prize, freedom. After the separation with Britain, some of their steps that led to independence was

So some colonies offered freedom to slaves that were fighting for colonial causes. In document A, it states “ I do hereby further declare all indentured Servants, Negroes, or others, ([belonging] to Rebels,) free that are able and willing to bear Arms” this document shows that Lord Dunmore used the African American’s hope for freedom as a way to get them to help fight in the war. Document F is about a slave who purchased his freedom from his master :”I asked my master one time if he would consent to have me purchase my freedom. He replied that he would.” It shows that african americans were able to buy their freedom, and shows that not all slave owners were averse to them being

The American Revolution was turning point in the United States. It was a time of change and revolution in America. The ideas during the American Revolution is responsible for the way America is today. The American Revolution opened the eyes of many americans to what is right and just. The American Revolution was a revolutionary time because it led to more equality for the minorities, it gave more power to the people and broke down social barriers.

Britain had just defeated France in the French and Indian War. The treaty that ended the war gave Britain most of France's territory in North America. That territory stretched from the Appalachian Mountains in the east to the Mississippi River and included much of Canada. Most American colonists took pride in being part of the British Empire, which was then the world's most powerful empire.

From 1763 to 1776 many battles occurred between the colonies and Great Britain. Colonist believed that Great Britain’s creation of laws such as the Stamp Act and Sugar Act were taking away their liberties and money. In response, the colonist rebelled to break away from Great Britain and become their own nation which today is know as the United States. Although the colonist growth in nationalism was a reason for the revolution, Britain's economic, political, and social policies on the 13 colonies influenced the colonist to rebel for their freedom which was also called the American Revolution.

In the middle of the 1700’s, America was not yet America, just mere colonies ruled by the British. However, soon the colonists found themselves restricted by the English, and the tension between them separated them. The once healthy relationship among the colonists and England is now tainted. That’s when the colonists’ desire for independence began. In 1776, their war for independence broke out.

The American Revolution by and large changed the American society by maintaining flexibility from Britain. The Navigation demonstration helped the settlements. It likewise affected the privileges of ladies and subjugation. Alongside the Rhode Island Proclamation with affected the slaves. At that point the Treaty of Paris effected North America.

The Americas always were a force of revolution since the day of its discovery. It was a place where ideas were nurtured about society, citizens, and government. Ruled by Britain many miles away, the decisions made caused a spark in colonies to finally start their revolution.

I think the American Revolution wasn’t really revolutionary. The Speech Made By a Young Free African-American in 1819, Valedictorian of his New York Free School informed people that a young African American boy with the highest academic achievements in his class was still not treated like an equal by the white people. This speech was declared after the Revolutionary War, which shows that the war did not cause the relationship between whites and blacks to become better. He wrote, “No one will employ me; white boys won’t work with me,” and this is an example of how the relation between the two races wasn’t influenced by the war. The document, “Utmost Good Faith” Clause from the Northwest Ordinance, 1787 did not support that the Revolutionary