Question

How did Loyalists view liberty? How were they treated after the war? Why?

Answer 1

Answer.

The Loyalists comprised of a group of Americans who remained faithful to the British Empire during the American Revolution . A section of the wealthy, plantation owners opposed the war of independence as it was based on the principles of liberty and equality for all the people outside of British influence. This posed a directly challenge to their wealth which was amassed by slave trade and indentured labour on the plantations. Thus, they opposed the idea of liberty in the Americas society it meant a loss of their plantation slaves.

However, the loyalists lost the war to the Patriots. As a consequence, they were socially shunned,the state governments seized their property, and many fled to England , British North America ( modern day Canada)or British West Indies. The Loyalists largely included the wealthy, educated, older generation and were Anglican. As a result, their departure led to alterations in the American social fabric.