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The loyalists and the declaration of independence
1. The Loyalists and the Declaration
of Independence
BY: ________________
2. The Loyalists
Colonists who remained loyal to Great Britain
They were merchants and of the higher class
They did not fight for independence from Great
Britain
3. The Loyalists
Very Patriot toward Great Britain
Sought to protect the mother country
Were against the revolution
4. The Declaration of Independence
Loyalists felt that they were better off staying within
British rule.
The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was
to explain reasons and request a peaceful separation
from British rule.
Signing the Declaration would have been against
their beliefs
5. After the Declaration of Independence was
signed…
Many loyalists fled to Canada or Britain after the war
They wanted to remain loyal to Great Britain
Approximately 10-15% left the colonies