loyalist coming to canada
Who were the Loyalists
Loyalists were colonists who supported Great Britain during the American Revolution.
What was the most important promise made to Black Loyalists
Freedom from slavery.
Who were the Haudenosaunee Loyalists?
Haudenosaunee people who supported the British during the American Revolution.
Did all Loyalists return to the United States after the war?
No, many never returned.
Why did Loyalists choose Canada instead of remaining in the United States
Canada was still under British rule and offered safety, land, and loyalty to the Crown.
Where were Black Loyalists promised land after the American Revolution?
They were promised land in British territories such as Nova Scotia.
In which region of Canada did most Haudenosaunee Loyalists settle?
Southern Ontario.
What happened to some Loyalists after the American Revolution ended?
Some returned to the United States, while others stayed in Canada permanently.
What role did the end of the American Revolution play in forcing Loyalists to leave the U.S.?
After the war ended, Britain lost control of the colonies, and Loyalists lost protection and were no longer welcome.
What forms of protection and employment were promised to Black Loyalists during the war?
They were promised protection by British troops and jobs as a reward for their service.
Why did many Haudenosaunee move to British-controlled territories such as Ontario?
Britain offered protection and land in areas it still controlled
Why did Loyalists believe British rule was beneficial?
They thought Britain brought stability, protection, and economic opportunity.
Why were Loyalists targeted and rejected in the United States after the revolution ended?
Loyalists were seen as traitors for supporting Britain, and many were attacked, pressured to leave, or had their property taken
How did British promises of freedom influence enslaved African Americans to support Britain
Many enslaved people escaped their owners and joined the British because they were promised freedom from slaver
Why did the Haudenosaunee lose their land in New York after the war?
They supported the British, and the new American government took their land after the revolutio
Why did family and job connections affect Loyalist loyalty to Britain
Many Loyalists depended on British trade, jobs, or had family ties to Britain.
How did British land and security offers influence Loyalist migration to Canada after the American Revolution
Britain offered Loyalists land and protection in Canada, which encouraged thousands to leave the United States and resettle in British-controlled territory.
Why were many of the British promises made to Black Loyalists not fulfilled after the war
The British government did not provide enough land, jobs, or support after the war, even though freedom was granted
How did alliances between the Haudenosaunee and the British affect Haudenosaunee migration after the American Revolution
Because they supported Britain, they lost land in the United States and moved to British-controlled areas in Canada.
How did beliefs about stability and defense influence Loyalist political views
Loyalists believed British rule provided strong government, protection, and order.