On May 18, 1783, the first United Empire Loyalists, known to American PatriotsAmerican PatriotsPatriots, also known as Revolutionaries, Continentals, Rebels, or American Whigs, were the colonists of the Thirteen Colonies who rejected British rule during the American Revolution, and declared the United States of America an independent nation in July 1776.

What did the Loyalists want in Canada?

The Loyalists were against the American Revolution. They wanted to remain with Britain. Many of them fought for Britain and wanted to remain a part of the British Empire. Many of them did want change though.
 

Why did the Loyalists leave their home country?

The Loyalists were forced to leave their American homes as refugees. Some men left early in the war to join British forces headquartered in New York City or Québec City. Other families were forced to flee when their neighbours persecuted them or destroyed their homes and property.

Why did Loyalists remain loyal to Britain?

Loyalists, often called Tories, were loyal to the crown for several reasons. They were mostly upper class and lived in cities and wanted to keep their wealth and land. Many had valuable ties with the British or jobs in the royal government.

Why did Loyalists break away from Britain?

These people were called loyalists. Why did some people remain loyal? Many people felt that their lives would be better off if the colonies remained under British rule. Some of these people were simply afraid to go up against the might of the British army.

Did Loyalists leave the colonies?

What Happened to the Loyalists? In the end, many Loyalists simply left America. About 80,000 of them fled to Canada or Britain during or just after the war. Because Loyalists were often wealthy, educated, older, and Anglican, the American social fabric was altered by their departure.

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