but for starters the loyalists had a very well trained army and the Patriots were practically random people led by the sons of liberty and continental congress
The American Revolutionary War was a war fought between Great Britain and the original 13 British colonies in North America. The war took place from 1775 to 1783 with fighting in North America and other places.
Loyalist- a colonist who supported the crown/king of England.
Patriot- a colonist who rejected British rule over the colonies during the American Revolution.
Loyalists
Also known as Tories, King’s Men, Royalists
Made up of :
Wealthy merchants
Old “official” class
Large planters
Professional men
Conservatives
Scottish Highlanders
Patriots
Also known as Whigs
Made up nearly half of the population, which included:
Small farmers
Artisans
Some large landholders
Stood ready to fight for a “redress of grievances”,
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