what reasons might Loyalists have had to support Great Britian?

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Answer 1

Many simply WANTED to. But your question is about why some HAD TO. So, those ones were the ones who otherwise wouldn't have supported the British. And they were the ones who, though didn't receive any good from being subjects of the Crown, they lived near others Loyalists who did. And so it was out of fear of being punished. It's like being a fan of say, Ohio State, even if you are from Michigan, but now live in Ohio. If you feared for your life, you would strongly consider being an Ohio State fan. However that happening is not likely, but to be a Revolutionary amounst Loyalist would have been very dangerous, so many just said that they were.

However, this form of Loyalism was not deep. And when any situation changed to where you could move over to the other side, these type of "Loyalists" would certainly have done so. They were Loyalists in name only. And due to various situations people found themselves in, such as having a small farm near the coast, where Loyalist sentiment was strong, it was probably easier to be a Loyalist than to just pick up and move your family further inland where it might have been just as dangerous to live under the fear of attack from Indians. It was for most people who found themselves between a rock and a hard place, simply a bet of who might win the war, and who could protect them the best. Most just wanted to be left the hell alone.

Answer 2

1. They didn't want to revolt against the government
2. Many were well to do and knew they'd lose money, and property if the revels won
3. Sometimes it was just who joined what side. If you were feuding with certain families you'd join the side they weren't on.
4. Those that remained loyal were also those that served in government or were employed by the crown.
5. Those that traded or did business with England tended to stay loyal.

"The Loyalists were about 40% of the population (Long Island was 90% Loyalist) and those that just didn’t want to be on the losing side (including 'late' loyalists), made up the remaining 33%.
The Loyalists being law abiding were originally passive relying on the British for protection, but after they became increasingly persecuted, terrorised and humiliated by the Patriots,, about half of them became active."
http://www.redcoat.me.uk/

"Although Loyalists were found in all social classes and occupations, a disproportionately large number were engaged in commerce and the professions, or were officeholders under the crown. They also tended to be foreign born and of the Anglican religion. Their motives for remaining loyal were complex and embraced both ideological and material reasons. In 1774–75, when most colonials hoped for reconciliation with the British government, the line between Loyalist and non-Loyalist was not very sharp; many Loyalists voiced opposition to the acts of Parliament. But the Declaration of Independence created a sharp dividing line between supporters and opponents of independence. Figures on public opinion in the Revolution are obviously mere guesswork, but John Adams estimated that one third of the colonials were Loyalists; "
http://www.bartleby.com/65/lo/Loyalist.html

Answer 3

The most basic reason would be that they did not agree that a republic is the best solution. They favoured a constitutional monarchy form of government as do Canada (many loyalists moved north) and Australia to this day. As well there were traditions at play and also family loyalties.

Answer 4

they didn't want to start war or anything they just wanted to live in peace.