2006-11-20 08:05:26 · 9 answers · asked by atl_fella7 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Fear of repurcussions...
2006-11-20 08:07:26 · answer #1 · answered by HONORARIUS 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a question of economics and has very little to do with social politics. Loyalists had ties to English businesses who enjoyed monopoly positions in the US. The new climate after the revolution was ripe for entrepreneurs and many became rich building new businesses and still do. However, the influence of English businessmen waned during the revolution and the only reason the Loyalists stayed was they never thought the Colonists would win. When all hope was lost, they packed up and went to some other colony to open their business interest again.
2006-11-20 08:11:37 · answer #2 · answered by cybermedical 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There were a variety of reasons but the main one was that most of them believed that the revolution was right yet they believed it could be accomplished without bloodshed. A second reason was because they were loyal to the British throne! (hence the title loyalists.) The majority left before the bloodshed and during the war. The ones that left afterwards did so because the Crown promised land to those who stand by King George. Men and their families were rewarded during the war with land grants as well.
2006-11-20 08:56:28 · answer #3 · answered by the old dog 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they would be persecuted by the sons of the revolution for being on the wrong side.Those still loyal to the crown needed to flee the colonies because of it
2006-11-20 08:08:15 · answer #4 · answered by dolcevita 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why do you think? A couple of reasons stand out. First, they didn't agree with the idea of not being ruled by the king. Second, their neighbors would have not exactly been friendly toward them following the Revolution--they perceived them as traitors, and they would doubtless have treated them badly. Would you stick around knowing you'd be treated like that?
2006-11-21 02:27:40 · answer #5 · answered by cross-stitch kelly 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Fear of the army and of the American backlash at the British.
2006-11-20 08:06:50 · answer #6 · answered by David B. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, everyone so far has answered the question for me. I agree with all the above! Definitely fear of persecution.
2006-11-20 08:12:20 · answer #7 · answered by greeneyes 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They were loyal to England and its way of life.
2006-11-20 09:09:56 · answer #8 · answered by Sunshine Suzy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Duh..... Didn't feel safe?
2006-11-20 08:07:03 · answer #9 · answered by Sophist 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋