What were some reasons for loyalists remaining loyal to Britain?
1. Loyalists believed that the British government was the legitimate authority and that the American Revolution was illegal.
2. Loyalists feared that the new American government would be unstable and unable to protect their rights.
3. Loyalists had strong family and cultural ties to Britain.
4. Loyalists had strong economic ties to Britain, such as owning land in Britain or having investments in British companies.
5. Loyalists feared that the new American government would be hostile to their religious beliefs.
6. Loyalists feared that the new American government would be hostile to their political beliefs.
7. Loyalists feared that the new American government would be hostile to their social class.
8. Loyalists feared that the new American government would be hostile to their ethnic background.