2006-12-21 17:19:15 · 4 answers · asked by bettysdad 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Of the roughly 3,000,000 Americans, 1/3 supported the Revolution, 1/3 opposed it, and 1/3 were neutral. The Tories or Loyalist that supported Britain certainly faced hostility, attack, or even death. Some went to England, many went to Canada, and many stayed and probably moved west to more hospitable locations.
Beyond America it inspired the French to revolt and also Simon Bolivar in South America.
2006-12-21 17:50:52 · answer #1 · answered by mk_matson 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Loyalists moved to Canada or British possessions in the Caribbean etc. Others stayed and worked within the new order.
2006-12-22 01:37:40 · answer #2 · answered by michinoku2001 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i think the American Revolution marked the beginning of a period when the imperial powers of europe were contested and defeated. prior to american revolution, european explorers went around the world unchecked and unchallenged. america broke that record.
also, america was the first (or maybe the only) colony to defy their king and rose to become a world power itself.
the american revolution also triggered the french revolution.
2006-12-22 06:25:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most of the loyalist left for England rather than face the wrath of the patriots.
2006-12-22 07:35:22 · answer #4 · answered by Hector 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋