Question

patriots fight the revolutionary war

1. the facts

turn to pages 88 - 89 of the atlas. read the overview. also look at the graph \colonists and the sons\. use the information to answer the following questions.
a. which countries supported the patriots?
b. what percentage of american colonists supported the british?
c. what percentage of american colonists did not take sides?
d. which side did indians west of the colonies support?
e. why did slaves fight in the revolutionary war?

Explanation:

These questions pertain to historical events and positions during the American Revolutionary War, such as the stance of different groups (colonists, Indians, slaves) and countries. Historical knowledge and analysis of the period are required to answer them.

Answer:

a. There is no specific data on the percentage of American colonists who supported the British. Estimates vary, but a significant minority, perhaps around 20 - 30% were Loyalists (supported the British).
b. It's difficult to give an exact percentage of American colonists who did not take sides. A substantial number were neutral, but no precise figure exists. It could be around 40 - 50% considering the divided nature of the population.
c. Many Native - American tribes west of the colonies supported the British, as the British had policies that sometimes protected Native - American lands from colonial expansion. For example, the Iroquois Confederacy was divided, but some of its members fought for the British.
d. Some slaves fought in the Revolutionary War, mainly on the British side, as the British promised freedom to slaves who joined their cause. The British used the "Ethiopian Regiment" and other all - black units. Reasons included the hope for freedom, as well as the disruption of the colonial economy which was based on slave labor.