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In reply to the discussion: 20% of colonists supported the British during the Revolutionary War. [View all]whathehell
(28,968 posts)33. No. The king's powers were limited by Parliament
and the colonists wanted to representation in Parliament, hence
the slogan "Taxation without representation is tyranny".
The idea that all, or even most, of those supporting and from fighting in the Revolution were "rich white people" is patently false..They were cross section of the population at the time and included free people of color.
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20% of colonists supported the British during the Revolutionary War. [View all]
byronius
May 2020
OP
Actually, the figure was probably higher for loyalists in North America in the 1770's.
NNadir
May 2020
#2
Your point is well taken. Slavery was definitely an issue. It's in the Declaration.
NNadir
May 2020
#6
So you are saying that America was NOT the influence of many anti colonizational movements?
SQUEE
May 2020
#24
I am saying the reality on balance has been slathered in the blood of innocents, with the actual
Celerity
May 2020
#25
The king didn't have complete authority -- Parliament held the purse strings.
whathehell
May 2020
#30
I've always thought that Republicans would have been on the side of the British...
somaticexperiencing
May 2020
#5