Why did loyalists opopose separation from England?
- They feared a loss of property.
- They were worried about mob rule
The loyalists were the colonists that opposed the American Revolution, instead, they supported Britain. They believed that the colonies should remain loyal to Britain and the Parliament. Also, they were afraid that a war would lead to many deaths. Most of the Loyalists worked for the British government so they also had interests with being connected to the crown.
What "unalienable rights" are included in the Declaration of Independence?
- Liberty, Property and the Pursuit of Happiness.
The Declaration of Independence of the United States says: “We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness….”
Which event happened first?
- The Battles at Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord happened in April 1775. It was the first battle of the American Revolutionary War, this battle was the result of years of tensions between the colonies and the British authorities that started with the series of measures and taxes imposed by the British Parliament on the colonies.
Conscription forces someone to go to war; no one likes to be forced to do something against their will
People forced to go to war may be putting family and friends at risk who they were taking care of.
Less people will be working if everyone is at war
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