Question

why would some american colonists have wanted to support britain despite the harsh policies britain invoked?

Answer 1

Some American Colonialists still wanted to support Britain throughout the American Revolution because they considered themselves loyal to British Rule and very much still a part of Great Britain. These individuals could have worked for the British Government, done Business with the Government, or had an ideological attachment to the continuation of the colonies remaining under British control. In addition many of these individuals could have identified themselves nationally as "British" which also could have been their reason for wanting to stay a British Colony.