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Why Did Americans Remain Loyal to King George? Revolutionary Politics in New York City
with Andrew Sola and Dr. Christopher Minty (University of Virginia)
"He has abdicated Government here, by declaring us out of his Protection and waging War against us."
In this episodes, we explore the many faces of Loyalism in the Colonies, particularly the Loyalist stronghold of New York City. Of course, Loyalists remained under the King's protection during the war, contrary to Grievance #23 of the Declaration of Independence.
Topics include the following:
-a description of the different Loyalists or Tories throughout the Colonies, including the rich and poor, black and white, Native and…
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