British Loyalists

(Period: The Road to Independence)

Synopsis:

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Historical synopsis courtesy of A Hypertext on American History from the colonial period until Modern Times by Department of Humanities Computing, University of Groningen, The Netherlands and the former United States Information Agency (1953-1999).

Key Facts:

• Loyalists were motivated by an appreciation for John Locke's natural rights philosophy.
• The British promised freedom to black slaves who fought on their side.

Key People:

• Loyalists - those who were loyal to the British government
• John Singleton Copley - a famous American painter.