2006-09-13 15:03:48 · 8 answers · asked by William L 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Family ties
"Better the devil you know" particularly principle of monarchy
Mistrust of ambitions of Revolutionaries.
Mistrust of French agitators.
Tax demands had been withdrawn (therefore basis for original dispute gone).
Not eligable for franchise in GB (not landowners) so could not vote for representation even if agreed to.
Those with land were depenent on London to uphold legality of their land claims.
Unsure Malitia could maintain law and order and prevent anarchy, whereas the standing army probably could.
Defence of borders with French and Spanish; both traditional enemies and Catholic.
Defence against native population
Dependent on UK for navy and merchant ships......
2006-09-13 15:19:25 · answer #1 · answered by Bart S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They were loyal subjects of the King , not bad people, they disagreed because they loved their home country. Rather than fight with their neighbors, many moved to Canada.
Some by-the-book Christians rendered unto Caesar and followed the Bibles admonition to obey your King. Rebellion wasn't an option for them. Quakers were pacifists. . Many Tories felt they were free and that they did have the protection of the Royal Army, even though the taxation was unreasonable. The various Governors of the Colonies were chosen in England, so the people had no representation, Tories didn't like it, but rebellion was unthinkable to them.
2006-09-13 15:23:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Loyalty to the crown. Similar to Robert E Lee despising slavery but serving the South out of loyalty to Virginia.
2. Vested financial interest. They would loose money/wealth if the colonies broke ties with Britain.
3. Some were motivated by fear of change.
2006-09-13 15:19:48 · answer #3 · answered by inpoetry1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neddie, why do you consistently lie. You have no credibility. During that time they were known as the Democratic Republicans. Get your history straight, they were one party. Although I can imagine you as a Tory.
2006-09-13 15:26:28 · answer #4 · answered by choyryu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many of them moved to Quebec and they don't want Quebec to be separated from Canada.
They were loyal to the British throne and figured that the King provided their security rather than these people in Philadelphia.
2006-09-13 15:38:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They were happy in their positions of power and did not want the turmoil of a new government that might seize their assets since they were allied with the old (British) government.
2006-09-13 15:06:08 · answer #6 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They owned land and had businesses that relied upon trade with England.
2006-09-13 15:15:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they were Democrats who opposed the Whigs who supported high tariffs and a loose interpretation of the Constitution,, during the American Revolution,, now called Republicans
2006-09-13 15:09:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋